The article addresses the growing politicization of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) as a starting point for an institutional crisis that Brazil is experiencing. The text suggests that this trend is not exclusive to Brazil but manifests itself in various countries around the world, albeit with differences in their social and geopolitical characteristics.
The article mentions that this situation ranges from aspiring dictators to liberal democracies, indicating that the phenomenon of politicization of High Courts is broad and varied. The text argues that the growing political role of these courts is not compatible with the principles of checks and balances that should govern a democracy.
The article specifically highlights the excessive power of Minister Alexandre de Moraes as an example of this situation. The text suggests that this excessive power is emblematic of the problems faced by the institution.
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