Paulo Figueiredo reveals: process for new Magnitsky Act against Alexandre de Moraes is ready and awaits Trump's decision
Journalist Paulo Figueiredo stated that the process to include Minister Alexandre de Moraes in the United States' Magnitsky Act is fully prepared and awaits only the final approval of President Donald Trump. The measure aims to sanction the minister for alleged systematic violations of human rights and political censorship.
- Journalist and political commentator Paulo Figueiredo stated that the complete dossier for the inclusion of Minister Alexandre de Moraes in the United States' Magnitsky Act is already finalized and awaits only the signature of President Donald Trump. The Magnitsky Act allows the American government to impose economic and travel sanctions on foreign individuals involved in serious human rights violations, corruption, or attacks on democracy. Figueiredo, who lives in the United States, has been one of the main organizers of the initiative against Moraes. “Everything is ready. The process to include Alexandre de Moraes on the Magnitsky List is complete. Now it only depends on President Trump's decision,” Figueiredo declared in an interview.
- The journalist pointed to Moraes's successive decisions, which allegedly violated fundamental rights such as freedom of expression, due process, and separation of powers, as the main reasons for the sanction. “He acts like a judicial dictator. He censors, imprisons without fair trial, and persecutes political opponents. This cannot go unpunished,” he said. The possible inclusion of Moraes on the Magnitsky List would have serious consequences: asset freeze in the US, entry ban, and international isolation. Analysts believe the measure would have a strong symbolic and practical impact, especially if extended to other members of the Supreme Court or the Lula government.
- Figueiredo reinforced that the initiative has the support of conservative sectors in the US and Brazilian exiles in Washington. “It’s no longer just an idea. It’s a formal process that’s on Trump’s desk,” he added. So far, neither the Supreme Federal Court nor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the information. The Presidential Palace also remains silent. Paulo Figueiredo’s statement increases international pressure on Alexandre de Moraes and reinforces the isolation of the Brazilian judiciary from conservative governments abroad.
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