Senators' Candidates Support Impeachment of STF Ministers

A survey conducted by the People’s Gazette identified more than 100 Senate candidates who declare themselves in favor of impeaching ministers of the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF). The mapping, released this week, takes place in a year in which each Brazilian state will elect two senators, totaling 54 elected parliamentarians and the possibility of renewal of up to two-thirds of the House.

The issue gains relevance in the face of the future composition of the Senate, responsible for prosecuting and judging authorities, including ministers of the STF. The People’s Gazette survey sought to position candidates in three categories: pro-impeachment, opposing or intending to discuss the reform of the court, and those who did not position themselves or were not located.

Positions in favour of impeachment

Among the candidates who spoke in favor of the impeachment of ministers of the STF are Eduardo Velloso (Solidarity) and Delegate Humberto Teófilo (New). Both have declared support for the measure, according to the survey. The source did not detail the states for which they compete.

The position in favour of impeachment reflects a pattern defended by sectors that criticize Supreme Court decisions and advocate greater control of the Legislative over the Judiciary. The election of senators with this position can influence any lawsuits against ministers.

Candidates wanting to discuss reform of the STF

Another group of candidates did not explicitly declare themselves in favor of impeachment, but signaled intent to discuss a reform in the STF. Among them are Mara Rocha (Republicanos), Leila Barros (PDT), Pedro Taques (PSB) and Aécio Neves (PSDB).

These candidates indicate that the issue of court reform should enter the agenda of the Senate, if they are elected. The source did not detail what specific changes each one advocates.

Candidates not located by the report

The survey also pointed to candidates who were not located by the team of the People’s Gazette to respond on the subject. Among them are Inácio Moreira (PSOL), Ismael Munduruku (Rede), Professor Evany (PSOL), Marcelo Carvalho (Rede), Professor Delliana (PSOL), Professor Fabian (PSOL), Iure Castro (Citizenship), Roseana Sarney (MDB), Enilton Rodrigues (PSOL), Beto do Movimento (PSOL) and Valter da Comagran (PRD).

The absence of positioning of these candidates does not necessarily mean opposition or support to the measure, but reflects the difficulty of contact or the lack of public manifestation on the subject.

Candidates who did not stand

Other candidates were contacted, but chose not to take a position on the impeachment of ministers of the STF. In this list are Renan Calheiros (MDB), Rayssa Furlan (Podemos), Randolfe Rodrigues (PT), Alliny Serrão (União), Luizianne Lins (Rede), Guto Felício dos Santos (PSDB) and Rose de Freitas (MDB).

Refusal to stand up may indicate caution in the face of a sensitive issue, especially in an election year. The source did not detail the reasons for the lack of response.

Impact on the national scene

With 54 senators to be elected, the outcome of the polls could alter the balance of forces in Congress relative to the STF. The possibility of renewing two-thirds of the Senate broadens the importance of the positioning of candidates on the subject.

The mapping of the People’s Gazette offers an initial overview, but the source did not detail the complete research methodology or the exact number of candidates in each category.

The issue should continue to be debated throughout the campaign, and new positions may arise. The interested voter can follow the updates on the Boca no Trombone portal.

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