On Wednesday, 19th July, certain politicians will file a request for impeachment of Supreme Court (STF) Justice Roberto Barroso, citing a potential breach of responsibility.
This follows Barroso’s controversial statement during a National Union of Students (UNE) event on 12th July, where he commented on overcoming censorship, torture, and Bolsonarism to permit democracy and freedom of expression.
Deputy Carlos Jordy, the opposition leader in the Chamber, indicated to Poder360 that the Senate president, Rodrigo Pacheco, would be neglectful and complicit with constitutional disregard if he declined the impeachment proposal against Barroso.
Once the request is placed in the Senate, it could potentially gain additional support from other lawmakers. To date, 79 deputies and 11 senators have voiced their intention to sign the petition.
The opposition insists on investigating the minister for an alleged violation of Law 1,079 of 1950, restricting Supreme Court ministers from participating in partisan political activities.
Pacheco, however, suggested that an impeachment proceeding may not be feasible, describing it as a divisive measure with negative implications.
He has asked Barroso for a retraction, following which the minister clarified that his remarks were aimed at the democratic process, not at criticizing any institution or a specific political perspective.