Van Hattem Announces Impeachment Request Against Gilmar for 2027

Marcel van Hattem (NOVO-RS) said in a video released on social networks that he intends to file an impeachment request against the minister Gilmar Mendes, of Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), in the Federal Senate, with the beginning of work scheduled for February 1, 2027. The speech was a reaction to recent decisions by Gilmar, Minister Alexandre de Moraes and the Attorney General of the Republic, Paulo Gonet, released on Tuesday (6).

“And on February 1, 2027, we began work on his impeachment and that of some of his colleagues. Democracy and institutions will be fully functioning again,” Van Hatten said, without naming other ministers. The MP also criticized the possibility of an “agreement” between the authorities: “If they are thinking that suddenly the Brazilian will see that they have become nice, they are very wrong. Here there is no room for awakening, there is no room for anisitia.”

Context of the decisions that motivated speech

Van Hattem’s statements come after three separate decisions released on the same day. Minister Alexandre de Moraes filed an investigation against journalists Oswaldo Eustáquio and Allan dos Santos for lack of evidence. Minister Gilmar Mendes filed a request for an investigation against deputy Alfredo Gaspar (PL-AL), candidate for deputy in the plate of Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), for alleged rape.

The Attorney General of the Republic, Paulo Gonet, in turn, spoke in favour of the request of the former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) to receive a visit from his son Flavio, who is forbidden to see the father since July. The decisions, although independent, were interpreted by Van Hattem as part of a coordinated movement to reduce political tensions.

Van Hattem's reaction and criticism of the judiciary

In the video, Van Hattem stated that the decisions do not change his assessment of the performance of the STF and the Attorney General's Office. The measures would be an attempt to improve the image of the institutions before public opinion. "If they are thinking that suddenly the Brazilian will see that they have become nice, they are very wrong," he reiterated.

The parliamentarian also mentioned the expression “anisitia”, apparently an error of pronunciation or spelling for “amnesty”, in criticising any possibility of pardon or broad agreement. The source did not elaborate on whether Van Hatten was referring to any specific amnesty bills in Congress.

Ministers Impeachment of the STF: How it works

The request for impeachment against ministers of Supremo Tribunal Federal is submitted to the Federal Senate, which has jurisdiction to prosecute and judge ministers of STF in crimes of responsibility, according to Law No. 1.079/1950. The process requires the filing of a formal complaint, which can be filed by any citizen, but depends on the political decision of the president of the Senate to have progress.

Van Hattem said he will begin work on the impeachment of Gilmar Mendes and "some of his colleagues" from February 1, 2027, the date the next legislature begins. The Member did not specify which other ministers would be targeted, nor did he provide specific legal justifications for the requests.

Possible developments and reactions

So far, there has been no public demonstration by Gilmar Mendes, Alexandre de Moraes or Paulo Gonet on Van Hattem’s statements. The Federal Senate also did not rule on the feasibility of an impeachment request filed so early.

Experts heard by the report (the source did not detail the names) assess that Van Hattem’s statement has a political and symbolic character, since the impeachment process of STF ministers is complex and depends on broad articulation in the Senate. Still, the deputy’s speech should intensify the debate on the relationship between the Legislative and the Judiciary in the coming years.

Why it matters to the reader

Van Hattem’s statements reflect a climate of tension between Congressional sectors and the Supremo Tribunal Federal, which has been dragging on for years. For the ordinary citizen, the clash can influence decisions on topics such as freedom of expression, criminal investigations and the balance between the Powers.

In addition, the mention of a possible “agreement” between authorities suggests that the parliamentarian sees a risk of impunity or relief in sensitive cases. The source did not detail whether Van Hatten will present documents or evidence to support impeachment requests, but the promise is expected to move the political scene in the coming months.

The Boca no Trombone Portal will continue to monitor the developments of this statement and any reactions of the aforementioned authorities. For more news about national politics, continue browsing our website.

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