Presidential Candidate Ronaldo Caiado Calls for Removal of Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes

Presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado of the PSD stated on Wednesday that the continued presence of Justice Alexandre de Moraes on the Supreme Federal Court (STF) is a disrespect to Brazilian society. In an interview with CNN Brasil, the former governor of Goiás argued that it is unacceptable for someone tasked with guarding the Constitution to act against it, suggesting that the Court should have immediately formed a commission to discuss the matter and remove him from office. One report notes that these comments refer to leaked messages between the justice and former banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Caiado further urged the STF to take a hard line against corruption and violence, stating that the court must show it has the liturgy to judge corrupt politicians. He also called for the breaking of secrecy regarding Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the context of the Dark Horse investigation. Additionally, Caiado proposed a minimum age of 60 for Supreme Court justices.

On economic and security policy, Caiado expressed a goal to reduce state spending by 130 billion reais, including a 50 billion reais cut in mandatory amendments. He opposed the use of body cameras for police officers, comparing operations in areas controlled by organized crime to war zones. Regarding foreign policy, he stated that Brazil should not leave the BRICS bloc, although he believes the country has lost relevance within the group.