Bolsonaro Seeks Peace with Supreme Court

André Mendonça (Justice), Jorge de Oliveira (General Secretariat) and José Levi do Amaral (Federal Attorney General) acted as emissaries to Supreme Court

Brasília

President Jair Bolsonaro’s government officials are pursuing peace with the Supreme Court after the president was convinced that he should act differently toward the Power.

The president authorized three of his ministers to open the dialogue to commit to a new posture of peace.

Penaforte, CE, 26-06-2020 - President Jair Bolsonaro in Rio São Francisco Foto: Isac Nóbrega/PR - Isac Nóbrega/PR

André Mendonça (Justice), Jorge de Oliveira (General Secretariat) and José Levi do Amaral (Federal Attorney General) spoke with three Supreme Court justices: the president, Dias Toffoli, Alexandre de Moraes and Gilmar Mendes. They now also want an audience with Luís Roberto Barroso.

Politicians and members of the judiciary think that the fake news inquiry was instrumental in convincing the president that it was time to reflect.

Translated by Kiratiana Freelon

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