# International scrutiny of Brazilian judiciary > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-scrutiny-of-brazilian-judiciary > Updated: 2026-10-30T13:54:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. International media outlets and political figures have raised concerns regarding the rule of law and judicial independence in Brazil. The Washington Post published an editorial criticizing the Brazilian judicial system, specifically targeting Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The piece argued that the Supreme Federal Court has accumulated excessive power, noting that judges often act as investigators and prosecutors simultaneously. The editorial addressed the situation of Flávio Bolsonaro, who reportedly moved to Florida following an electoral defeat amid potential arrest related to money laundering investigations. Similarly, the German newspaper Die Welt questioned whether Brazil remains a state of law, suggesting the judiciary might be used as a tool for political protection. This report highlighted a Federal Police request to the Supreme Federal Court to seize Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s passport in connection with money laundering and currency evasion investigations. Following these reports, former federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro accused the Workers' Party of political persecution, claiming that those challenging the current administration face severe judicial consequences. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: German media and opposition figures question Brazilian rule of law German media and opposition figures are questioning the independence of Brazil's judiciary and the state of its rule of law following reports of investigations into members of the Bolsonaro family. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-media-and-opposition-figures-question-brazilian-rule-of-law ### 2026-10-30: Washington Post criticizes Brazilian judiciary regarding Flávio Bolsonaro The Washington Post published an editorial criticizing the Brazilian judiciary, alleging that judges act as prosecutors and questioning the legal credibility of the system following Flávio Bolsonaro’s departure 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/washington-post-criticizes-brazilian-judiciary-regarding-flvio-bolsonaro --- Cite as: International scrutiny of Brazilian judiciary. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/international-scrutiny-of-brazilian-judiciary