Today's news from Brazil brings a mix of judicial, political, and social developments. As of September 28, 2025, Edson Fachin is set to take on the presidency of the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) on Monday, following Luís Roberto Barroso. Fachin's tenure begins amid the conclusion of the trials for the 2022 coup attempt, a significant task that includes the sentencing of former President Jair Bolsonaro, among others. The court is also tackling the repercussions of the anti-democratic acts from January 8, 2023, and the contentious topic of potential amnesty for those convicted. Fachin's role will extend to directing the Conselho Nacional de Justiça (CNJ), ensuring institutional support for these proceedings. Meanwhile, the Brazilian government is working on toughening penalties for organized crime, with 136 legislative projects pending review in Congress. This focus coincides with recent operations against the criminal faction PCC, revealing money laundering schemes in various sectors. Notably, the Ministry of Justice, led by Ricardo Lewandowski, is drafting a bill to increase penalties for organized crime, aligning with several congressional proposals. These proposals aim to refine the legal framework, including elevating penalties for electoral crimes and redefining the concept of criminal organizations. However, some differences remain between the government's approach and legislative suggestions, such as the classification of criminal organizations as terrorist entiti...

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