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Montevideo, April 30th 2026 - 21:45 UTC

Tag: STF

  • Wednesday, April 29th 2026 - 15:08 UTC

    Lula's Supreme Court nominee defends limits on judicial power in Brazilian Senate hearing

    The vote takes on political significance five months before the October general elections, in which Lula will seek re-election

    Jorge Messias, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's nominee to fill the open seat at the Federal Supreme Court (STF), defended on Wednesday before the Senate the need to limit the power of judges, in a bid to expand support for his candidacy in what is shaping up to be a closely contested vote. The Solicitor General of the Union appeared before the Constitution and Justice Committee, where he made explicit overtures toward the Bolsonarist right-wing opposition, particularly critical of the country's top court's recent rulings.

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  • Tuesday, November 25th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

    Brazil: STF panel upholds Bolsonaro's effective imprisonment

    Two judges endorsed De Moraes' opinion, while Dino concurred, albeit as per his own written rationale

    The First Panel of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) unanimously upheld on Monday former President Jair Bolsonaro's effective detention after tampering with the tracking device he had to wear as part of the house arrest he had been granted following his 27-year prison sentence for masterminding the Jan. 8, 2023, attempted coup d'état.

  • Monday, November 24th 2025 - 10:50 UTC

    Bolsonaro cites mental disorders for tampering with tracking device

    Bolsonaro's detention was upheld on Sunday pending an STF hearing on Monday

    During a custody hearing on Sunday afternoon, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said he was under the effects of his psychiatric medication when he tried to remove his ankle tracking device, resulting in his house arrest's suppression and actual incarceration at a Federal Police facility.

  • Thursday, October 30th 2025 - 10:09 UTC

    De Moraes orders Rio's Governor to explain Operation Containment

    De Moraes was chosen following Justice Barroso's retirement

    Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes ruled on Wednesday that Rio de Janeiro Governor Claudio Castro must appear in a hearing on Nov. 3 to account for the outcome of Operation Containment, which left at least 119 people dead.

  • Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 09:31 UTC

    Brazil's STF rules against banning gender studies at schools

    “Preserving childhood does not mean hiding reality,” argued De Moraes

    Brazil's Federal Supreme Court (STF) declared unconstitutional on Wednesday local laws banning subjects regarding gender identity and sexual orientation in the municipalities of Tubarão in Santa Catarina, and the Pernambucan towns of Petrolina and Garanhuns from being taught at schools.

  • Monday, September 8th 2025 - 10:47 UTC

    Major rally in São Paulo calls for Bolsonaro's amnesty

    The protesters also waved US flags, thanking Trump for siding with Bolsonaro

    Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro staged a rally on Sunday on Paulista Avenue in São Paulo, requesting a blanket amnesty for those convicted or charged with participating in the Jan. 8, 2023, coup attempt, particularly their leader, whom they regard as the better candidate for the 2026 elections, despite being disenfranchised.

  • Tuesday, September 2nd 2025 - 10:26 UTC

    All set for first day of coup trial against Bolsonaro and others

    “We have had 40 years of institutional stability,” Barroso stressed

    Brazil's Federal Supreme Court (STF) is starting on Tuesday the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven other defendants for allegedly planning a coup d'état to overthrow Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following the 2022 elections. The group is part of the core of the complaint filed by the Attorney General's Office (PGR).

  • Wednesday, August 27th 2025 - 10:05 UTC

    Bolsonaro under full-time surveillance

    The tracking device can be tampered with, De Moraes was advised

    Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes acquiesced to a suggestion from security authorities and allowed the Federal District's criminal police to monitor former President Jair Bolsonaro's home around the clock. Despite the electronic tracing anklet, the rightwing leader posed a flight risk, De Moraes was advised.

  • Monday, August 25th 2025 - 10:57 UTC

    Eduardo Bolsonaro says De Moraes is a “mad judge”

    Dino is next in line for US sanctions, Eduardo warned

    Brazilian Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, referred to Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Mraes as the “crazy judge” during an interview with a US broadcaster's Real America's Voice show.

  • Tuesday, August 5th 2025 - 10:05 UTC

    Bolsonaro placed under permanent house arrest

    Bolsonaro may not receive any visitors other than his lawyers

    Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes on Monday ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to be placed under permanent house arrest for failing to comply with the restriction not to use social media during last weekend's rallies by his supporters, whom he sent a message through his son's account.

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