For three decades, Brazil has been the scene of billion-dollar scandals, handcuffed politicians, snitching businessmen and suitcases of money flying everywhere. But even with daily headlines about corruption, the same parties continue to receive the most votes in elections. Why?
🧠 Did you vote for a thieving politician and didn't even know it? Find out now which parties took the most money out of your pocket while asking for your vote with a smile on their face!
🚨 Brazil: Land of Scandals, Corruption and Reelection
For three decades, Brazil has been the scene of billion-dollar scandals, handcuffed politicians, snitching businessmen and suitcases of money flying everywhere. But even with daily headlines about corruption, the same parties continue to receive the most votes in elections. Why?
The answer involves a toxic mix of misinformation, ideological manipulation and the electorate’s short memory.
🧾 Explosive Ranking: The Parties That Drowned Brazil the Most in Scandals (1995–2025)
JBS, Fundão da Lava Jato, Cunha, Temer, obras superfaturadas
+R$ 50 bilhões
3º
PSDB
Banestado, Trensalão, Propinas da Alstom, Privatizações suspeitas
+R$ 20 bilhões
4º
PP
Envolvido em quase todos os esquemas da Lava Jato (top 3 mais citados)
+R$ 15 bilhões
5º
PL
Orçamento secreto, Covaxin, MEC dos pastores, kits de robótica
+R$ 25 bilhões
6º
União Brasil (ex-DEM/PSL)
Esquemas regionais, rachadinhas, Fundeb
+R$ 5 bilhões
7º
PSD
Esquemas estaduais, favorecimentos licitatórios
+R$ 3 bilhões
8º
Republicanos
Lavagem de dinheiro, pastores investigados no MEC
+R$ 1,5 bilhão
📌 NOTE: Estimated values based on reports, Federal Police operations, TCU and CGU reports and public investigations.
🚔 Featured Arrested or Convicted Politicians:
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) – convicted in 3 instances in Lava Jato (released after the trial was annulled by the Supreme Court).
Eduardo Cunha (MDB) – sentenced to over 15 years for corruption.
Sérgio Cabral (MDB) – former governor of Rio de Janeiro, sentenced to over 400 years in prison.
José Dirceu (PT) – convicted in the Mensalão and Lava Jato scandals.
Paulo Maluf (PP) – convicted of money laundering.
Aécio Neves (PSDB) – mentioned several times in plea bargains; a recording asking for "R$2 million" shook the party.
Fabrício Queiroz (PL/Republicans) – operator of Flávio Bolsonaro's "rachadinha" (a small bribe scheme), former direct advisor.
🧠 Why do people continue to elect corrupt people?
The explanation is an explosive mix of factors:
📺 1. Mass misinformation
Voters believe fake news or manufactured political memes.
Ideological polarization means that scandals "from my party" are ignored.
🤐 2. Impunity and shielding
Politicians with privileged jurisdiction delay lawsuits until they expire.
Large parties control funds, TV time and speech manipulation.
💵 3. Welfare as electoral currency
Many corrupt politicians take advantage of social programs to secure votes in needy regions.
🗳️ 4. Lack of political education
The majority of the population does not know the functions of deputies, senators, or how to hold their representatives accountable.
📣 Brazil Voted Badly. And Votes Badly Again.
Even after billions were stolen, monthly payments were exposed, videotaped denunciations were made, and historic convictions were made, the same parties continue to win elections. And the voters are the ones who pay the bill.
While corruption continues to be treated as “normal”, hospitals remain without beds, schools are falling apart, and retirees have to choose between medicine and food.
🧭 How to change this?
Vote with memory, not emotion.
Research the candidate's and party's past.
Reject politicians involved in schemes – even if they “help the people”.
Denounce lies, share facts.
Support a free and watchful press.
⚠️ Conclusion: Is the biggest gang in Brazil still called “National Congress”?
As long as voters cast their ballots based on rumors, cheap charisma or blind loyalty to dirty parties, Brazil will continue to be held hostage by thieves in suits and ties. Corruption cannot get elected on its own — it needs your vote.
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