Lula considers Jorge Messias for STF appointment amid Senate rapprochement

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is discreetly revisiting the possibility of nominating Attorney General Jorge Messias to the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF). This movement follows a recent rapprochement between Lula and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre.

The timing of the nomination remains undecided, as the administration seeks a green light from Alcolumbre to ensure the candidate has sufficient support for the Senate hearing and subsequent vote. One potential strategy involves making the nomination between the first and second rounds of the presidential elections, allowing the government to gauge political strength and polling data before formalizing the decision.

While Alcolumbre has shown openness to dialogue, no formal commitment has been made regarding Messias. The administration is cautious to avoid the political friction that arises from nominations that fail to secure enough votes in the Senate.