Brazilian Candidate Romeo Zema Calls Supreme Court 'Corrupt' Ahead of Presidential Campaign

Romeo Zema, the presidential candidate for the Novo party, intensified his criticism of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) in a recent interview, describing the court as “sold” and permeated by “rotten fruit.” He suggested that former minister Joaquim Barbosa, who served on the STF from 2003 to 2014, could be considered as a vice‑presidential running mate. Zema recalled his earlier campaign videos under the “Os Intocáveis” series, which portrayed STF ministers as puppets, and noted his past calls to imprison ministers Alexandre de Moraes and Dias Toffoli over alleged misconduct. The former governor’s remarks come as he seeks broader support in the Senate and pushes for an impeachment drive against several justices.