Politics · Brazil · 3 hrs ago
Lula says he never asked favors of Supreme Court justices he appointed
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he never asked favors of Supreme Court justices he nominated.
He made the statement on Monday during an interview with Brazilian broadcaster SBT.
The justices he referred to were appointed by Lula to Brazil’s Supreme Court.
His comment addresses whether he has sought personal help from judges he selected.
It concerns the relationship between the president and the country’s highest court.
No further action or next step was stated.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he had never asked favors of Supreme Court justices he appointed.
He made the statement during an interview conducted by SBT.
The interview took place on Monday, October 19.
- Who
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- What
- He said he had never asked favors of Supreme Court justices he appointed.
- When
- Monday, October 19. The article was published on October 19, 2026.
- Where
- In an interview conducted by SBT.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Speaker
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
- Role
- President of Brazil
- Interview outlet
- SBT
- Date
- October 19, 2026
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