US targets Brazilian justice’s wife with sanctions; will revoke more visas
Summary
The United States has imposed sanctions on Viviane Barci de Moraes, the wife of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, and revoked visas for six Brazilian judicial officials. These actions are part of a wider move by the US to apply pressure on Brazil's judiciary, following previous legal actions involving former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.Key Facts
- The US imposed sanctions on Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife of a Brazilian Supreme Court justice.
- Sanctions also targeted a financial entity linked to Barci de Moraes and her family.
- The US is revoking visas for six Brazilian judicial officials.
- Alexandre de Moraes played a key role in the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
- Bolsonaro was convicted of trying to stay in power after losing the 2022 election.
- These actions are part of continued diplomatic tensions between the US and Brazil.
- Alexandre de Moraes was previously sanctioned by the US under the Global Magnitsky Act.
- The Global Magnitsky Act allows the US to sanction foreigners for corruption or human rights abuses.
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