Brazil: Planalto bypasses Fachin, secures Andrei's return as PF chief

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) is experiencing an escalating internal conflict, primarily centered on the 'fake news' investigation and the leadership of the Federal Police (PF). STF President Fachin has removed Justice Moraes from the 'fake news' probe and referred the dispute to the full court, while also reinstating PF Director-General Andrei Rodrigues after a prior suspension. This signals a significant power struggle within the judiciary, with high confidence in the confirmed actions but medium confidence in the underlying motivations and full implications.