# Brazilian political and judicial tensions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-political-and-judicial-tensions
> Updated: 2026-09-12T03:02:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-president-lula-considers-dismissing-justice-minister

### 2026-08-19: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gilvan-costa-indicted-by-brazils-supreme-court-for-insults-against-lula

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