Rubio announces visa revocations on Brazilian judge for 'political witch hunt' against ex-president Bolsonaro
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US Revokes Visas for Brazil Supreme Court Justices
Above: Brazilian Justices Alexandre de Moraes and Luís Roberto Barroso along with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sept. 7, 2024. Image copyright: Andressa Anholete/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
These sanctions represent dangerous foreign interference in Brazil's sovereign judicial system and undermine the principle of judicial independence. Legal actions against Bolsonaro were conducted within constitutional law to preserve democratic order after his alleged coup attempt. External pressure on legitimate legal proceedings sets a troubling precedent for international relations.
Right narrative
This decisive action finally holds accountable foreign officials who've been persecuting political dissidents and censoring Americans with impunity. Moraes has created a sweeping persecution complex that violates basic rights and extends beyond Brazil's borders to target U.S. citizens and companies. The visa bans send a clear message that America won't tolerate judicial tyranny.