eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 22nd, 2025 – In the world of high-stakes interviews, where every word is scrutinized, even the sharpest minds can stumble. Supreme Justice Roberto Barroso recently found himself in hot water after an interview with The Economist revealed a rather inconvenient “truth glitch.” Whether it was a slip of the tongue or a…
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eyesonbrasil When heavyweight publication The Economist took a jab at Brazil’s Justice Alexandre de Moraes for wielding “excessive superpowers,” it probably wasn’t expecting Supreme Justice Luís Roberto Barroso to enter the ring. But enter he did—armed with official Supreme Court channels and a staunch defense of his colleague. The result? A bit of a judicial…
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The flaws in the judicial system that threaten Brazilian democracy eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 28, 2025 – The Brazilian judicial system is under the spotlight, and not for good reason. The case involving former president Jair Bolsonaro, accused of plotting a coup, has exposed glaring flaws that threaten democratic stability and public trust in institutions. Murillo…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 23rd, 2025 – The Magnitsky Act, originally enacted in the United States in 2012, is a powerful tool designed to sanction individuals accused of human rights violations and corruption. If President Donald Trump were to push for its application against Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the consequences could ripple through…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 18th, 2025 – The political landscape in Brazil is once again at a crossroads, as thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro gathered at Copacabana Beach this past Sunday. The rally, marked by chants of “Amnesty, now!” and a sea of yellow-and-green jerseys, underscored a growing frustration among many Brazilians with…
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eyesonbrasil The Allegations and Legal Grounds Amsterdam, February 22nd, 2025 – In a bold move, Rumble and Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) have filed a lawsuit against Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The lawsuit, filed in a Florida federal court, accuses Justice Moraes of overstepping his authority by attempting to censor…
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eyesonbrasil The Drama Unfolds Amsterdam, January 20th, 2025 – In a plot twist worthy of a telenovela, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro finds himself grounded in Brazil, unable to attend the inauguration of his political idol, Donald Trump. While his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, is jetting off to the United States to represent the family, Jair’s…
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Is “Perdeu Mané” becoming the New National Anthem in Zurich? eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, January 19th, 2025 – As Brazil’s Supreme Court President Luís Roberto Barroso embarks on an international journey, including attending the Brazil Economic Forum in Zurich, past incidents resurface, casting a shadow over his reputation. One such incident is his infamous remark “Perdeu, Mané”…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, January 19th, 2025 – As the world watches the inauguration of Donald Trump, Brazil finds itself in the throes of a political crisis that has left many of its leading figures on edge. The return of Trump to the presidency has emboldened far-right movements globally, and Brazil is no exception. This article delves…
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eyesonbrasil 1. The Diplomatic Tensions Amsterdam, November 7th, 2024 – The recent move by Congress in Washington to cancel the visas of Brazilian Supreme Court judges has sparked significant diplomatic tensions. This decision, driven by concerns over the judges’ actions against free speech, has put a spotlight on the relationship between the two nations. While…
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