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Lula Poised to Tap Jorge Messias for Brazil’s Supreme Court as Senate Resistance Grows

Resistance from Davi Alcolumbre coupled with Rodrigo Pacheco’s refusal to run for Minas Gerais raises doubts about the vote’s timing.

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Presidente do Senado apoiava a indicação de Rodrigo Pacheco, que foi avisado por Lula da preferência por Jorge Messias.

Overview

  • President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has told Rodrigo Pacheco he intends to nominate Attorney General Jorge Messias to the Supreme Court, though the formal message has not been sent to the Senate.
  • Senate President Davi Alcolumbre voiced displeasure with the expected choice and signaled a preference for Pacheco, saying he would make the pick himself if he could.
  • Pacheco reiterated to Lula that he plans to end his public career after his current term, a stance allies say could harden senatorial resistance to Messias.
  • Any nominee must face a hearing in the Senate’s Constitution and Justice Committee and then secure at least 41 votes in the plenary for confirmation.
  • Senators and aides expect potential delays to the hearing and vote, with some floating a decision only after COP30 or into 2026, while one report suggests Lula could announce the choice as soon as Friday.