Brazil's Senate blocks Lula's Supreme Court nominee, first rejection in 132 years

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Brazil Senate Rejects Lula’s Pick to Join Supreme Court

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Washington Times
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Brazil’s Senate rejected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s nominee to fill a vacant seat on Brazil’s Supreme Court, a stinging political setback for the leftist leader as he seeks reelection. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Brazil Senate Rejects Lula’s Pick to Join Supreme Court
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Lean Left
4/29/2026

Brazil Senate Rejects Lula’s Pick to Join Supreme Court

Brazil’s Senate rejected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s nominee to fill a vacant seat on Brazil’s Supreme Court, a stinging political setback for the leftist leader as he seeks reelection.

Brazil's Senate blocks Lula's Supreme Court nominee, first rejection in 132 years
Washington Times4/29/2026

Brazil's Senate blocks Lula's Supreme Court nominee, first rejection in 132 years

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Senate dealt a political blow to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday by rejecting his nomination to the Supreme Court, the first in more than 130 years. Only 34 senators voted in favor of Jorge Messias , who has been Brazil’s solicitor-general since 2023 and a close legal advisor to.