Raquel Scalcon told Nexo that the attempt to abolish the law would stem from the “institutional coercion” suffered by the STF throughout Bolsonaro’s presidency, in order to restrict or prevent the full and free exercise of the functions of this jurisdictional body.
The lack of clarity regarding the veto on Bolsonaro’s social media accounts
Reporting by Isadora Rupp
July 25, 2025
More interviews on websites
STF Congress: Defending Democracy and the Necessary Respect for Due Process of Law
Raquel Scalcon participates in a debate on the dogmatic challenges of the Law for the Defense of the Democratic Rule of Law, at the STF Congress.
Bolsonaro trial: Defendants seek to create cracks in accusations
Raquel Scalcon highlights the need for the Supreme Court to set clear criteria for annulling plea deals in Brazil’s high-profile coup plot trial.
What are the chances of Cid’s plea bargain being annulled, as Bolsonaro is requesting
According to Raquel Scalcon, if the revealed facts are proven true, there will be grounds for Cid’s testimony to eventually be annulled.
Suspension of actions against Ramagem should not extend to other cases from January 8th
Raquel Scalcon believes there may be different interpretations regarding which crimes parliamentary immunity protects against.
How ministers use requests for review in Supreme Court trials
Lawyer and professor of Criminal Law Raquel Lima Scalcon gave an interview to the newspaper Nexo about requests for review by ministers in Supreme Court (STF) trials.










