Brazilian Senate Panel Sets Wednesday Reading on Paulo Gonet’s Reconduction as Prosecutor General

Overview

• The Senate Constitution and Justice Committee scheduled the reading of the relator’s opinion on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 9:00 for Paulo Gonet’s new two‑year term as procurador‑geral da República.
• President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva submitted the nomination under MSF 60/2025, which would extend Gonet’s tenure to 2027 if confirmed.
• Relator Senator Omar Aziz filed a supportive report highlighting Gonet’s technical record and his actions in cases tied to the attack on democracy recognized by the Supreme Federal Court.
• Committee president Otto Alencar is expected to confirm a Nov. 12 confirmation hearing, with collective review granted to senators after the report is read.
• Approval requires a simple majority in the committee and at least 41 votes in the Senate plenary, with the CCJ’s agenda also covering other justice-system nominations and related legislation.