Lula's Nominee Advocates Limiting Judicial Power in Brazil Senate
Jorge Messias, the nominee for the Brazilian Supreme Court, argued before the Senate that judicial power must be limited. His statements were aimed at gaining support from the right-wing opposition critical of the current top court's rulings.
<p> <img alt="The vote takes on political significance five months before the October general elections, in which Lula will seek re-election" height="80" src="https://en.mercopress.com/data/cache/noticias/109966/100x80/lukla.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0 12px 6px 0; border: 1px solid #333;" width="100" /> Jorge Messias, Brazilian President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva's nominee to fill the open seat at the Federal Supreme Court (STF), defended on Wednesday before the Senat...