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Montevideo, March 28th 2025 - 13:01 UTC

Tag: STF

  • Wednesday, March 26th 2025 - 05:20 UTC

    Brazil's STF reviews possible charges against Bolsonaro and others for Jan. 8 riots

    Bolsonaro's presence was not needed at this stage, so his appearance came as a bit of a surprise

    Brazil's Federal Supreme Court (STF) rounded up Tuesday the first day of the proceedings to determine whether former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven of his closest allies will face criminal charges for attempting to overthrow President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Jan. 8, 2023, when crowds stormed into the headquarters of the three branches of Government in Brasilia causing havoc.

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  • Saturday, March 22nd 2025 - 10:23 UTC

    Brazil's STF gives three thumbs down to Bolsonarist congresswoman

    Zambelli's virtual trial is scheduled to end next Friday

    Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has already gathered three votes in favor of sentencing staunch Bolsonarist Congresswoman Carla Zambelli to 5 years and 3 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm and illegal restraint with a firearm, in addition to removing her from Parliament after case rapporteur Gilmar Mendes cast his virtual opinion Friday.

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  • Saturday, March 15th 2025 - 09:50 UTC

    Brazil's STF upholds ban on Rumble

    The STF's First Chamber concurred with the vote of case rapporteur Alexandre De Moraes

    The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil unanimously upheld the suspension of the Rumble social network, citing its lack of a legal representative in the country. Minister Alexandre de Moraes highlighted Rumble's use for spreading hate speech and attacks on democracy. Separately, the Attorney General's Office (PGR) opposed former President Jair Bolsonaro's appeal to remove ministers Flávio Dino and Cristiano Zanin from his coup plot trial, stating there were no legal grounds for their dismissal. Bolsonaro's trial, involving seven others, is set for March 25.

  • Saturday, February 22nd 2025 - 10:00 UTC

    De Moraes suspends Rumble in Brazil

    An almighty judge in Brazil, De Moraes faces censorship charges in the US

    Brazilian Supreme Court Justice (STF) Alexandre De Moraes Friday suspended the social network Rumble from South America's largest country after the company remained without a legal representative past the given deadline following the resignation of the previous legal team and the network's failure to appoint a replacement.

  • Wednesday, October 9th 2024 - 10:53 UTC

    De Moraes allows X back in Brazil

    De Moraes said the company fulfilled the necessary requirements to return to operating

    Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes Tuesday ordered the social network X reinstated in South America's largest country after banning it for failing to comply with national laws and subsequent court decisions, Agencia Brasil reported.

  • Tuesday, September 3rd 2024 - 10:04 UTC

    Brazil's STF panel upholds De Moraes' decisions against X

    Musk said he would seek to confiscate Brazilian assets elsewhere in retaliation

    Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) unanimously backed case rapporteur Alexandre De Moraes' decision to suspend X from South America's largest country. The five members of the STF's First Chamber voted virtually and concurrently to uphold De Moraes' ruling to shut down the social network X in the country.

  • Thursday, June 27th 2024 - 09:26 UTC

    Brazil's STF sets 40 grams of marijuana cap between users and traffickers

    Barroso said the STF should set the amount because decisions concerning people's freedom were to be made and a criterion was needed

    Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruled Wednesday that 40 grams of marijuana or six female plants of Cannabis sativa was the limit marking the difference between personal consumption and trafficking, Agencia Brasil reported. The understanding was reached after a decision the previous day whereby using the substance for personal recreation or medicinal purposes should not be penalized. At the time, most justices concurred on this issue but disagreed on how to differentiate the two possibilities.

  • Friday, June 21st 2024 - 11:01 UTC

    Argentina answers requirement from Brazil's STF regarding Jan. 8 fugitives

    An extradition request has not yet been filed against these people allegedly involved in the Jan. 8, 2022, riots in Brasilia

    Argentina's Foreign Ministry sent a note to its Brazilian counterpart explaining the situation of 83 asylum seekers from that country who had fled to avoid jail following their alleged involvement in the Jan 8., 2022, riots in Brasilia, it was reported Thursday in Buenos Aires after some government officials denied these refuge requests existed. Buenos Aires' note was in response to a requirement from the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

  • Tuesday, April 9th 2024 - 09:58 UTC

    Brazilian Senate Speaker says regulating social media inevitable

    According to Pacheco, there needs to be legal discipline on the subject

    Amid the controversy between X owner Elon Musk and Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes, Brazilian Senate Speaker Rodrigo Pacheco said Monday that regulating social media in South America's largest country was inevitable, Agencia Brasil reported.

  • Thursday, November 30th 2023 - 10:39 UTC

    Brazil: Does STF's last ruling dent freedom of expression?

    The rationale was drafted by Justice Alexandre De Moraes

    Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Wednesday issued a ruling opening the door to criminalizing journalistic work, it was reported in Brasilia. As per the new rationale, the media can be held legally responsible for the publication of interviews with people who falsely attribute crimes to third parties and such a doctrine is to be used by lower courts to hold news outlets accountable.

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