During the opening of a historic session of the Supreme Federal Court, the court's president, Edson Fachin, made a lengthy statement highlighting that one cannot "deliver to future generations an STF smaller than we received." Fachin stated that the institution "paid a price for remaining faithful to its constitutional mission, as it did when judging the January 8, 2023 events."
The STF president spoke about institutional respect, stating that there are limits that do not arise from friendship or personal affinity, but from the very function performed. He declared that "the presidency, therefore, cannot and could not choose the easier path."
The historic session discusses whether a trial should be initiated regarding the exchange of messages between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and former banker Daniel Vorcaro. Fachin clarified that the analysis will not be based on people, in reference to Moraes, but on the facts and data presented in the proceedings.
