STF Appointment

Senate President Davi Alcolumbre publicly expressed dissatisfaction with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's choice of Attorney-General Jorge Messias for a Supreme Court vacancy. Alcolumbre had advocated for his ally Rodrigo Pacheco, who plans to quit politics. The Senate's response includes signs of tension with the government, such as canceled votes and a narrow margin in a recent nomination.