Flávio Bolsonaro asked Vorcaro for money amid Master controversy

In Brazil on 14 May 2026, presidential hopeful Flávio Bolsonaro faced controversy over conversations with Vorcaro, the CEO of Banco Master. Audio messages show Flávio Bolsonaro asking the banker for money, with Folha and O Globo writing about R$134 million negotiated. Flávio Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing. Bolsonaro had attacked Master months before the negotiation, according to O Globo.

The messages shook confidence among his allies, who fear further accusations. Zema criticised the reaction to the audios and answered criticism from Eduardo and Carlos Bolsonaro with "your problem"; Novo branches in Paraná and Santa Catarina called Zema's reaction hasty. Tarcísio said the audio is worrying but defended his ally.