STF Leaders Praise Paulo Gonet’s Reconfirmation After Narrow Senate Vote

Overview

• The Senate reconfirmed Paulo Gonet on Nov. 12 by 45–26, just four votes above the threshold, after renomination by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, extending his term through 2027.
• STF vice president Alexandre de Moraes hailed Gonet as a tireless defender of democracy and the rule of law, emphasizing work against corruption and criminal organizations.
• Gonet said the Public Prosecutor’s Office derives legitimacy from legal coherence and affirmed deference to the prerogatives of the Republic’s elected branches.
• During the confirmation hearing, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro made disputed accusations against Moraes tied to Jan. 8 cases, prompting immediate pushback from other senators.
• Other STF ministers, including Flávio Dino, praised Gonet’s long MPF career and scholarship, highlighting his stated priority to confront criminal organizations through the National Council of the Public Ministry.