US Sanctions Brazilian Judge Overseeing Bolsonaro Case
Brazil’s Supreme Court stated that it rejected U.S. attempts to challenge its authority
The U.S. Treasury Department stated on July 30 that it has sanctioned Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, accusing him of targeting political opponents and suppressing free speech.De Moraes is overseeing the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of involvement in an alleged coup attempt on Jan. 8, 2023. The Supreme Court justice imposed restrictions on the former president on July 18. The restrictions included an ankle monitor, a ban on social media use, and no contact with foreign embassies.
The sanction comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and BrasÃlia over the treatment of Bolsonaro, with the Trump administration tying trade policy and high tariffs on Brazilian imports to concerns over censorship in the country.
“Alexandre de Moraes has taken it upon himself to be judge and jury in an unlawful witch hunt against U.S. and Brazilian citizens and companies,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in the statement.
Trump signed an order on July 30, implementing an additional 40 percent tariff on imports from Brazil, bringing the total tariff amount on the country to 50 percent.
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