Tag: Supreme Federal Court (STF)

Friday, October 29th 2021 - 20:21 UTC
Bolsonaro loyalist want to make him Senator for life

As charges to be filed against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro get increasingly threatening, political allies of the head of state are said to be looking for ways to shield him from a possible conviction.
Friday, October 29th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Brazil: Bolsonaro hints appointing STF judges involved “gifts”

Video footage portraying Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro asking how much it would cost to appoint a Supreme Federal Court (STF) judge has gone viral Thursday.
Friday, October 29th 2021 - 08:52 UTC
Justice De Moraes fears digital militias will spread fake news ahead of 2022 elections in Brazil

Brazil's Federal Supreme Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes Thursday said: “digital militias” allegedly linked to President Jair Bolsonaro were planning to spread fake news ahead of the 2022 elections, it was reported.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 22:33 UTC
Brazilian officials mentioned in Pandora Papers under investigation for possible tax evasion

Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes, one of the world leaders mentioned by name in the so-called Pandora Papers report released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) admitted he had placed some of his money in offshore accounts, but “always within the law.”
Monday, September 20th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Brazilian Justice calls on citizens to defend besieged democracy and freedom

The Brazilian president of the Electoral Superior Tribunal, (TSE), Luis Roberto Barroso said that populism, extremism and authoritarianism have democracy under attack in the world, and it is essential the participation of the whole population to preserve the essence of freedom.
Thursday, September 16th 2021 - 09:35 UTC
Brazil’s STF suspends revisiting case involving ancestral lands

Brazil's Federal Superior Court (STF) Wednesday decided to call off debating a land case which involves requests from indigenous groups, at the request of one Justice, who asked for “more time”
Wednesday, September 15th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Brazilian Senate repeals Bolsonaro decree against social media alleged censorship

Brazil's Senate Speaker Rodrigo Pacheco Tuesday repealed a Law-decree issued last week by President Jair Bolsonaro concerning censorship on social media.
Tuesday, September 14th 2021 - 09:51 UTC
Brazil's STF may sentence Bolsonaro to pay fine over homophobic statements

A lawsuit filed against Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro for statements made in March 2011 during a TV show at the time he was a deputy Monday reached the country's Federal Superior Court (STF).
Saturday, September 11th 2021 - 09:34 UTC
With mediation of ex president Temer, Bolsonaro tries to mend relations with the Supreme Court

Justice Alexandre de Moraes, from the Brazilian Supreme Federal Tribunal, received on Friday the visit from Justice and Public Security minister Anderson Torres, following on the mediation from ex-president Michel Temer. The meeting was held in Sao Paulo and lasted four hours.
Friday, September 10th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Brazilian truckers agree to lift blockades but remain mobilized in support of Bolsonaro

Lorry drivers who support Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's personal quest against the Federal Superior Court (STF) Thursday agreed to lift the road blockades they had set up in at least 15 states.