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    Home U.S. Sanctions Brazilian Judge Alexandre de Moraes Over Bolsonaro Trial, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
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    U.S. Sanctions Brazilian Judge Alexandre de Moraes Over Bolsonaro Trial, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions

    International Deskজুমবাংলা নিউজ ডেস্কJuly 31, 20253 Mins Read
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    In a high-stakes move reverberating across the international stage, the U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Alexandre de Moraes, a sitting justice on Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court, over allegations of human rights violations and politicized judicial practices. The sanction comes as de Moraes oversees the controversial trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

    Alexandre de Moraes: Targeted for Politicized Prosecutions

    Alexandre de Moraes, a dominant force in Brazil’s top court since 2017, is now under intense scrutiny from Washington. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused him of running an “oppressive campaign of censorship” that included arbitrary detentions and politically charged legal actions—primarily against conservative figures like Bolsonaro.

    • Alexandre de Moraes: Targeted for Politicized Prosecutions
    • Jair Bolsonaro Trial Heats Up
    • Washington’s Diplomatic Salvo: Sanctions and Tariffs
    • Brazil’s Judiciary Under Global Pressure
    • You Must Know:

    In 2024, de Moraes ordered a shutdown of X (formerly Twitter) across Brazil—a controversial decision that was later reversed. U.S. officials cite this as one example of his authoritarian overreach, raising serious concerns over freedom of speech and judicial integrity in Brazil.

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    Jair Bolsonaro Trial Heats Up

    At the center of this controversy is Bolsonaro’s trial, where he’s accused of attempting to remain in power through undemocratic means following his 2022 election loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Prosecutors allege Bolsonaro conspired to overthrow Brazil’s democratic order—charges he categorically denies.

    Former U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned the prosecution, labeling it an “international disgrace” and warning Brazil’s leadership to halt the so-called “witch hunt.” Trump followed up by imposing 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, targeting Brazil’s economy in response to what he sees as judicial persecution of a political ally.

    Washington’s Diplomatic Salvo: Sanctions and Tariffs

    In his executive order, President Trump specifically named de Moraes, accusing him of issuing secret orders to U.S. tech firms to censor speech and detaining individuals without due process. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed these sentiments, describing the judge’s conduct as “serious human rights abuses.”

    These sweeping sanctions and tariffs mark a significant downturn in U.S.-Brazil relations, potentially upending trade, diplomacy, and judicial cooperation between the two democracies.

    Brazil’s Judiciary Under Global Pressure

    While the Brazilian government has yet to respond officially, political analysts are closely watching the fallout. Brazil exported $42 billion worth of goods to the U.S. in 2024, a trade relationship now endangered by political friction.

    De Moraes’ defenders argue he is protecting Brazilian democracy against misinformation and authoritarianism. But critics—and now the U.S. government—see his role as dangerously politicized, potentially undermining democratic institutions rather than upholding them.

    As tensions flare, the world is watching closely. The decisions made by Alexandre de Moraes in the coming weeks may not only determine Bolsonaro’s fate but could redefine the boundaries between judicial authority and political influence across democracies worldwide.

    You Must Know:

    • Why did the U.S. sanction Alexandre de Moraes?
      The U.S. claims he violated human rights and abused judicial power, especially in the Bolsonaro case.
    • What are the charges against Jair Bolsonaro?
      He is accused of plotting to overturn Brazil’s 2022 election results and inciting a coup attempt.
    • How did Donald Trump respond to the Bolsonaro trial?
      Trump called it a “witch hunt” and imposed heavy tariffs on Brazilian exports in protest.
    • What’s controversial about Alexandre de Moraes?
      He ordered the shutdown of X in Brazil and has been accused of censorship and detaining political dissidents.
    • What’s at stake in Brazil-U.S. relations?
      Trade and diplomacy are at risk due to sanctions and conflicting views on judicial conduct.

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