Brazilian Court Machinery Targets Bolsonaro as Justices Reject Recusal Appeals

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil predictably rejected appeals from former President Jair Bolsonaro and two military generals this week
both investigator, prosecutor, and judge in the case
standard for recusal.Brazilian Court Machinery Targets Bolsonaro as Justices Reject Recusal Appeals
(Photo Internet reproduction)This selective judicial process follows a familiar pattern since Lula took power
The same court that swiftly freed Lula from corruption charges now pursues his political opponents with unprecedented zeal.Bolsonaro Faces
Accusations and Legal ProceedingsFederal Police, under direction from Moraes, accused Bolsonaro and 36 others of plotting against democracy
months ago
will begin formal proceedings against Bolsonaro on March 25
increasingly mirror those of its northern neighbor, where courts serve as extensions of ruling party interests rather than independent
arbiters of justice.