Brazil Supreme Court Rejects Military's 'Moderating Power' Claim
In a unanimous decision, the court declared that the armed forces have no constitutional authority to intervene in government disputes, reinforcing the separation of powers.
- Brazil's Supreme Court has unanimously ruled against the notion that the armed forces have a 'moderating power' to intervene in disputes among government branches.
- The decision is seen as a symbolic victory for democracy, following years of increased threats of military intervention.
- The ruling refutes a claim made by former President Jair Bolsonaro and his supporters, who argued that the Constitution granted the military such authority.
- The court's decision aims to clarify the constitutional role of the armed forces, emphasizing their duty to protect the nation without intervening in political disputes.
- Legal experts and the court stress that this ruling is crucial for combating misinformation and justifications for any future coup attempts.
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Associated Press 