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U.S. Sanctions Brazilian Justice for Human Rights Abuses

7/30/2025

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The U.S. Treasury has taken a bold stand by sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for his troubling human rights abuses, which include arbitrary detentions and censorship. Secretary Scott Bessent condemned de Moraes's oppressive actions against U.S. citizens, reinforcing the commitment to accountability under the Global Magnitsky Act.

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The U.S. Treasury has taken a bold stand by sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for his troubling human rights abuses, which include arbitrary detentions and censorship. Secretary Scott Bessent condemned de Moraes's oppressive actions against U.S. citizens, reinforcing the commitment to accountability under the Global Magnitsky Act.