Brazil's Senate rejects president's Supreme Court nominee for first time in more than 100 years
Brazil's Senate has rejected the president's nominee to the Supreme Court, marking the first such rejection in over a century. The historic vote underscores growing political tensions and legislative independence in the country. The nominee, a close ally of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, failed to secure enough support despite government lobbying.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBrazil's Senate rejects president's Supreme Court nominee for first time in more than 100 yearsBrazil's Senate rejects president's Supreme Court nominee for first time in more than 100 yearsByThe Associated PressApril 29, 2026, 6:32 PM1:24SAO PAULO -- Brazil's Senate rejects president's Supreme Court nominee for first time in more than 100 years.Sponsored Content by TaboolaPopular ReadsUS being 'humiliated' by Iran, German chancellor saysApr 28, 3:05 AM'Absolute chaos': Gunman charges WH correspondents' dinner checkpointApr 26, 12:52 AMJames Comey indicted again, this time over seashell Instagram…
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