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 Inácio Lula da Silva's nominee to fill the open seat at the Federal Supreme Court (STF), defended on Wednesday before the Senat...