The Supreme Court will review Bolsonaro’s pretrial detention, Lula’s appointee to the Supreme Court begins meetings with senators, and the Senate hears from Galípolo about the Banco Master case

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 24 Nov 2025 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The First Panel of the Supreme Court is reviewing Bolsonaro’s pretrial detention. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered his arrest last Saturday for attempting to tamper with his electronic ankle monitor, even citing a risk of flight. This week, the Attorney General—appointed to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by Luís Roberto Barroso—begins meeting with senators. Messias will have to undergo a confirmation hearing before the Constitution and Justice Committee, followed by a floor vote. On Tuesday, the Senate’s Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) hears from Central Bank President Gabriel Galípolo. Topics likely to come up include the situation involving Banco Master.

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