US EditionWho Is Félix mendonça Júnior, the Congressman Targeted in a Federal Police Operation Regarding the Misuse of Parliamentary Funds?
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In a press interview this Tuesday (13), the governor of Bahia, Jerônimo Rodrigues (PT), spoke cautiously about the operation launched by the Federal Police that targeted, among others, federal deputy Félix Mendonça Júnior (PDT). When questioned about Overclean, the PT member said that he had not followed the developments of the action and avoided anticipating judgments about the ongoing investigations. “I want to acknowledge that the Justice sys…
Brazilian congressman Félix Mendonça Júnior (PDT-BA) stated that he “never negotiated the execution of parliamentary amendments” and denied any irregularities when commenting on the 9th phase of Operation Overclean, launched by the Federal Police (PF) this Tuesday (January 13, 2026). The congressman is one of those investigated in the inquiry targeting alleged misappropriation of public funds originating from parliamentary amendments. According …
Federal Member Félix Mendonça (PDT-BA), who was appointed to a federal police operation on this Wednesday, appointed R$ 34.2 million in parliamentary amendments which were actually paid in 2025, according to constant data in official budget extracts. The resources mainly targeted areas of health, special transfers and, on a smaller scale, education and defence. In total payment, more than R$ 20.2 million were directed to the National Health Fund…
Mendonça Jr. is in his fourth term in the Chamber of Deputies.
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The PF (Federal Police) conducts on Wednesday (13) the ninth phase of the Overclean operation, which investigates a criminal organization suspected of the disappearance of parliamentary amendments, corruption and money-laundering. In all, nine warrants are met in the Bahia and the Federal District. Federal Member Félix Mendonça Jr. (PDT-BA) is the target of the action, which has the support of the CTU (General Controller of the Union) and the Fe…
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