A crisis between ministers Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça puts the legitimacy of the Supreme Federal Court at risk amid a tight electoral race scenario. The tension between the two justices represents an unprecedented shake-up at the Court in the country's recent history.
Political scientist Mariana Llanos commented on the situation, pointing out that the internal conflict could compromise the functioning of the highest instance of the Brazilian Judiciary. According to the researcher, the division among ministers affects the Court's ability to act cohesively.
Llanos highlights that this institutional shake-up could prevent the Supreme Court from exercising its role as a check on other institutions, a function essential for democratic balance, especially during tense electoral periods.
