Brazil STF minister warns judiciary under threat after security report
Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) minister Dino stated that if judges become afraid, the judiciary ceases to exist, following a security report compiling threats against ministers, including a reference to Tiradentes' death. The threats appear to target the court amid ongoing political tensions, though the specific actors and immediacy of danger remain unclear. This underscores rising pressure on Brazil's top court and potential implications for judicial independence.
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Brazil: Escalating Online Threats Against Elected Officials and Judiciary
Brazil is experiencing an escalation in online threats targeting elected officials and judiciary members. Federal Police investigations are underway into coordinated racist, misogynistic, and death threats against federal deputy Ana Elisa (PT-MG) and thousands of death threats against Justice Minister Flávio Dino. The scale, specific origins, and immediate danger posed by these threats remain under investigation, but the institutional response indicates heightened concern.