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Brazilian political and judicial tensions

Overview

Legal and political tensions involving the Brazilian presidency and the Supreme Federal Court (STF) have surfaced through various judicial actions and administrative crises.

In one instance, the STF unanimously accepted a criminal complaint against Federal Deputy Gilvan Costa for insults directed at President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Justice Cármen Lúcia ruled that parliamentary immunity did not protect the deputy’s remarks, which included calling the President an ‘ex-convict’ and expressing a desire for his death.

Separately, President Lula has reportedly considered dismissing Justice and Public Security Minister Wellington César Lima e Silva following a crisis involving the STF and the Director-General of the Federal Police. The potential dismissal follows criticism from presidential allies who described the minister as ‘at least omissive’ in his role.

Entities

Chamber of Deputies · Humberto Costa · Justice Electoral · Gilvan Costa · Supreme Federal Court

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Brazil: President Lula considers dismissing Justice Minister

    President Lula may dismiss Justice Minister Wellington César Lima e Silva following a crisis involving the Federal Police and the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Anthony Garotinho’s gubernatorial bid was blocked.

  2. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Gilvan Costa indicted by Brazil's Supreme Court for insults against Lula

    Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has indicted Deputy Gilvan Costa for insults and death threats directed at President Lula during a legislative session.

Sources

brasilemfolhas.com.br · bsbtimes.com.br · conjur.com.br · didigalvao.com.br · hisaab.com · horadopovo.com.br · osul.com.br · riotimesonline.com · smallwarsjournal.com