Lula’s Supreme Court Nominee Deepens Brazil’s Political Grip on Judiciary

In a move that underscores the ever-tightening grip of partisan politics over Brazil's judicial branch, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has nominated Jorge Messias, his current State lawyer and long-time political ally, for the vacant seat on the Supreme Federal Court. This appointment not only continues Lula's pattern of selecting ideologically aligned candidates but also raises critical questions about the preservation of judicial independence in one of Latin America’s largest democracies.Is Brazil Sacrificing Judicial Independence for Political Loyalty?The Supreme Court, tasked with safeguarding constitutional order and national sovereignty, risks becoming an extension of executive influence when nominees are chosen...