The British magazine The Economist published on Thursday (10/09) a critical article about the Supreme Federal Court (STF), stating that the Court "saved Brazilian democracy" in previous moments, but is now "suffocating it." The publication addresses what it considers an institutional "dysfunction" at the highest instance of the Brazilian Judiciary.
The article analyzes the developments of the so-called "Master Case" and its implications both for Justice Alexandre de Moraes and for the Court's own image. The British magazine examines how the court's recent decisions have generated controversy about the balance between legal certainty and freedom of expression.
The Economist's criticism suggests that the STF, which historically played an important role in defending the Constitution and containing democratic threats, would have lost proportionality in its recent actions. The publication questions whether the measures adopted by the Court are exceeding the appropriate limits of institutional action.
The article represents an international voice adding to the domestic debate about the limits of the Brazilian judiciary, especially in the context of political tensions between the three branches of government and discussions about freedom of expression and censorship on social media.
