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Brazil Senate Rejects SC Nominee, Lula to Propose Woman

5/1/2026

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The Brazilian Senate rejected Solicitor General Jorge Messias for the Supreme Court by a 42-34 vote, such rejection in 132 years, after Senate President Davi Alcolumbre opposed him and backed a candidate.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he will soon propose a female nominee to fill the vacancy after his first choice was rejected.
Right-wing senators argued the seat should wait for next president after the October election.

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The Brazilian Senate rejected Solicitor General Jorge Messias for the Supreme Court by a 42-34 vote, such rejection in 132 years, after Senate President Davi Alcolumbre opposed him and backed a candidate.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he will soon propose a female nominee to fill the vacancy after his first choice was rejected.
Right-wing senators argued the seat should wait for next president after the October election.