Alexandre de Moraes

Alexandre de Moraes is a Justice on Brazil's Supreme Court. He is currently newsworthy due to his central role in the legal proceedings against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of plotting a coup. Recent news highlights Moraes' decisions regarding Bolsonaro's imprisonment, including denying requests for house arrest and hospital visits after an alleged fall in prison, but approving temporary release for hernia surgery. Furthermore, the U.S. Treasury recently lifted sanctions that had been imposed on Moraes and his wife, citing that maintaining them was no longer in the U.S.'s interest. This action underscores Moraes' significance in the ongoing political and legal landscape of Brazil, particularly concerning accountability for actions related to the January 8th riots and the challenges to the democratic process.