President Lula da Silva of Brazil rejected US sanctions targeting judges involved in prosecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro, calling them 'unacceptable' interference. He expressed solidarity with affected justices and emphasized that such actions violate national sovereignty. US President Trump's measures included visa restrictions on Justice Alexandre de Moraes and tariffs over Brazil's judicial actions against Bolsonaro. Lula reaffirmed that no threats would undermine Brazil's democratic institutions, which are committed to upholding the rule of law despite the US's efforts to influence judicial independence.
"Lula described the US sanctions as 'interference of one country in another's justice system,' stressing it was 'unacceptable and violates the basic principles of respect and sovereignty between nations.'"},{
"I am certain that no form of intimidation or threat, from anyone, will compromise the most important mission of Brazil's powers and institutions, which is to permanently defend and uphold the democratic rule of law."
"My solidarity and support go to the justices of the Supreme Federal Court, who have been affected by yet another arbitrary and completely baseless measure by the United States government."
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