Politics · Brazil · 1 hr ago
Editorial says Brazil’s Supreme Court is too involved in politics
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court is facing criticism over decisions linked to the country’s political disputes.
A Folha editorial says some recent decisions appear favorable to supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
It also criticizes the court for placing Bolsonaro’s request for a criminal review on its agenda.
The editorial argues that the timing could make the court’s actions look tied to the election and political power shifts.
It says this risks further damage to public trust in the court.
The editorial urges the court, under its president Edson Fachin, to keep its distance from political disputes.
It does not say what the court will do next.
Folha argues that Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court has become too involved in political disputes.
The editorial says recent rulings and the scheduling of Jair Bolsonaro’s criminal review keep the court tied to political alignments.
It argues that decisions made now may appear to have been influenced by the heat of electoral campaigning.
The editorial says judges should remain detached from political and electoral interpretations.
It urges the court, under President Edson Fachin, to withdraw from the political arena.
- Who
- Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court, as criticized by Folha’s editorial.
- What
- The editorial argues that the court is too involved in politics and should remain detached.
- When
- The article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Brazil.
- Why
- The editorial says the court’s actions risk appearing politically motivated and deepening public distrust.
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- Court
- Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF)
- Editorial outlet
- Folha
- Publication date
- October 12, 2026
- Court president
- Edson Fachin
- Former president named
- Jair Bolsonaro
What people are saying
Aos juízes cabe o papel de observação não engajada; espectadores mantidos a prudente distância de interpretações de cunho político-eleitoral.
A pior, voltar ao tabuleiro onde o STF já se mostrou um mau jogador.










