# Ministry of Justice imposes 5-year secrecy on MP das Bets documents

> Brazil's government seals MP das Bets documents under 5-year secrecy to prevent public risk to citizens.
- Title: Ministry of Justice imposes 5-year secrecy on MP das Bets…
- Summary: Brazil's government seals MP das Bets documents under 5-year secrecy to prevent public risk to citizens. Brazil's government classified MP das Bets documents…
- Keywords: ministry of justice, mp das bets, lula, justica, medida provisoria, sigilo, lei de acesso a informacao, stf, supremo tribunal federal, brazil, Poder360
- Source: Poder360 — https://poder360.com.br/poder-governo/ministerio-da-justica-coloca-sigilo-sobre-documentos-da-mp-das-bets
- Author: PODER360
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:34:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ministry of justice, mp das bets, lula, justica, mp, medida provisoria, sigilo, lei de acesso a informacao, stf, supremo tribunal federal, news, brazil
## Government action
Brazil's Ministry of Justice imposed 5-year secrecy on all documents used to create MP das Bets.
## Legal basis
The government denied a public access request for the documents using a classification term signed on September 24.
## Rationale
The government claims publication would risk public life, safety, health, and financial stability.
## MP das Bets details
MP das Bets prohibits internet betting platforms with validity until November 23, 2026.
## Current status
The MP das Bets lacks a congressional rapporteur and faces constitutional challenges in the Supreme Federal Court.
## Government response
The Ministry of Justice did not respond to questions about secrecy criteria until this report was published.
## Legal justification
The government states the MP das Bets requires oversight of internet providers, app stores, and operating systems.
## Public reaction
Football clubs and organizations question the MP das Bets constitutionality and request its suspension.
## Timeline
The MP das Bets has a 60-day extension possibility and expires November 23, 2026.
## Legal process
The government claims the MP das Bets poses risks to public safety and financial stability.
## Public access
The government denied public access to the documents via the Access to Information Law.
## Legal authority
The government signed a classification term on September 24, 2026 to justify secrecy.
## Constitutional challenge
Football clubs and organizations have filed constitutional challenges with the Supreme Federal Court.
## Government stance
The government claims the MP das Bets protects public safety and financial stability.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's government classified MP das Bets documents under 5-year secrecy claiming publication would endanger public safety and financial stability.