US Sanctions Brazilian Justice Amid Bolsonaro Case

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions, including visa restrictions and asset freezes, on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Global Magnitsky Act. The Trump administration accuses Justice de Moraes of censorship, particularly concerning his role in the criminal case against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of orchestrating an attempted coup. The administration alleges Justice de Moraes has engaged in an "oppressive campaign of censorship" and "politicized prosecutions." Former President Trump had previously threatened a 50% tariff on Brazil if Bolsonaro's prosecution continued. Brazil's Supreme Court has not yet commented on the sanctions.