Lula's Supreme Court picks could reshape Brazil's judiciary

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Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva could appoint up to four new Supreme Court justices during his term, with plans to nominate one candidate in 2026 and seek Senate approval. The vacancies stem from Justice Luís Roberto Barroso's 2025 departure and mandatory retirements of Luiz Fux (2028), Cármen Lúcia (2029), and Gilmar Mendes (2030) at age 75. Lula has advocated for broader civil society involvement in judicial selection. Lula previously proposed creating a council to choose justices and establishing term limits, citing low court credibility. His earlier nominee, Attorney General Jorge Messias, was rejected by the Senate in April, a historic setback.


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