Demand to Impeach Justice Moraes Grows

A petition calling for the impeachment of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has gained massive traction with over 1.5 million signatures. The online campaign on Change.org was sparked by allegations in the Folha de S. Paulo newspaper, suggesting Moraes misused the Electoral Court to target supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Accusing Moraes of the “greatest attack on democracy” in Brazil, the petition claims he abused state power for political bias. Pushing forward, opposition lawmakers presented an impeachment request to Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco, supported by 156 deputies and led by jurist Sebastian Coelho.

Pacheco assured an impartial review of the request, underlining the Senate’s complexity in handling such matters. Senators refrained from signing to avoid conflicts of interest, potentially influencing future decisions. If placed on the Senate’s agenda, senators can engage without bias.

The widespread support for the petition highlights concerns over judicial authority in Brazil’s democracy, sparking crucial discussions on the Supreme Court’s influence in politics. Stay updated as this unfolds for insights on power dynamics in Brazilian governance.