Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Lula Nominates Brazil's Solicitor General for Supreme Court
Brazil's President Lula picked Jorge Messias, the Solicitor General, to fill a Supreme Court seat.
Messias won important cases and is seen as a nod to Brazil's evangelical community.
The Senate must confirm his appointment.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva nominated Jorge Messias, the Solicitor General, for the Supreme Court
The nomination comes after Justice Luis Roberto Barroso announced his early retirement
Messias' appointment is Lula's third during his current term and must be approved by the Senate
Messias, a Baptist, is seen as a gesture to Brazil's growing evangelical Christian community
If confirmed, Messias could serve until 2055
- Who
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Jorge Messias, the Solicitor General
- What
- Nominated Messias for the Supreme Court
- When
- Thursday, unspecified date
- Where
- Brazil
- Why
- To fill a vacancy left by Justice Luis Roberto Barroso's early retirement
Lula's Supporters
Senators and Justices
Messias' Appointment
Lula's Supporters
Supported by Lula's administration
Senators and Justices
Objected to by some senators and justices
- Vacancy Reason
- Early retirement of Justice Luis Roberto Barroso
- Messias' Role
- Solicitor General of Brazil
- Lula's Appointments
- Third during his current term
- Senate Approval
- Required for Messias' confirmation
- Potential Term Length
- Until 2055