Brazil’s Lula plans new nomination to Supreme Court after historical defeat, sources say
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to nominate a new candidate for the Supreme Court after lawmakers rejected his initial nominee, marking the first time in 132 years a Brazilian president has faced such a defeat. The rejection highlights growing political tensions ahead of the October general election, with opposition figures arguing the next president should fill the vacancy. Lula intends to nominate a woman for the position in an effort to increase political pressure on senators to approve the appointment.
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Brazil’s Lula plans new nomination to Supreme Court after historical defeat, sources saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a joint press statement with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File PhotoPublished May 01, 2026, 05:48 AMUpdated May 01, 2026, 05:48 AMBRASILIA, April 30 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to soon submit a new nomination to the Senate for an open seat in the Supreme Court, two people with knowledge of his thinking told Reuters, after lawmakers rejected his original nominee on Wednesday.Lula is the first Brazilian leader in 132 years to have a top court nominee…
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