Alexandre de Moraes
Coverage of Alexandre de Moraes in the Nexus archive.
- Brazilian police search the home of former President Bolsonaro for weapons but find nothing
Brazilian federal police searched the home of former President Jair Bolsonaro for weapons but found nothing, as confirmed by his lawyer and a police official. The search was ordered by the Supreme Court due to a discrepancy in registered firearms. Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup after his 2022 electoral defeat.
- Brazil’s top court convicts son of former President Bolsonaro for coercion
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro for coercion related to his father’s trial, sentencing him to four years and two months. The court found he illegally lobbied the U.S. government to pressure Brazilian officials, with all five justices agreeing on the conviction. Eduardo’s lawyers disputed the verdict, claiming insufficient evidence, and he has resided in Texas since February 2025.
- Brazil's top court convicts son of former President Bolsonaro for coercion
Brazil's Supreme Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro for coercion related to his father's trial. He was sentenced to four years and two months for lobbying the U.S. government to pressure Brazilian officials. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled against overseas lobbying by a federal lawmaker.
- Brazil judge bars law that could reduce Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence
A Brazilian Supreme Court Justice has suspended a law that could reduce President Bolsonaro's prison sentence. The law allowed for reduced prison sentences, but its use has been halted pending further review. This decision affects Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence.