Without a meeting between Alcolumbre and Lula, Messias's hearing may be postponed until after the elections
The failure to schedule a meeting between President Lula and Senate President Alcolumbre could delay the voting on Jorge Messias's nomination to the Supreme Court until after the upcoming elections.
Messias awaits hearing for STF ten years after 'Bessias' case came to light in Lava Jato
Jorge Messias, a nominee for Brazil's Supreme Court, is preparing for a Senate hearing ten years after his involvement in the political scandal surrounding Dilma Rousseff was revealed.
Indication to the STF: Messias continues meetings with senators in search of votes; Lula should meet with Alcolumbre
Jorge Messias, Brazil's Attorney General, is actively meeting with senators to secure votes for his nomination as a minister of the Supreme Federal Court, originally proposed by President Lula.
After setbacks, Lula talks with Alcolumbre and is expected to schedule a meeting about Messias' nomination and leadership in the Senate
Brazilian President Lula da Silva engages in a phone conversation with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to discuss recent government setbacks and the nomination of Jorge Messias to the Supreme Court.
To unlock Messias' hearing, Planalto wants a meeting between Lula and Alcolumbre by Thursday
President Lula's administration aims to hold a meeting with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to facilitate Jorge Messias' nomination to the Supreme Court, with expectations for the hearing to occur by April or May.
Alcolumbre says that if Lula wants to speak with him, he must seek him out
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre stated that President Lula should seek him out if he wishes to discuss matters together, especially regarding the nomination of Jorge Messias to the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
Alcolumbre says he expects a meeting with Lula and awaits a message about Messias's nomination
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre expressed hope for a meeting with President Lula following tensions regarding the nomination of Attorney General Jorge Messias to the Supreme Court.
Government supporters avoid friction with Alcolumbre after Lulinha case and try to preserve Messias
Supporters of President Lula are cautiously refraining from criticizing Senate President Davi Alcolumbre in the lead-up to crucial votes.
Ciro Nogueira says he will vote for Messias for the Supreme Federal Court
Senator Ciro Nogueira announces his support for Jorge Messias' nomination to the Supreme Federal Court, hinting at the resolution of prior opposition in the Senate.
Lula is set to meet Alcolumbre next week to discuss Messias and veto on dosimetry
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to meet Senate President Davi Alcolumbre next week to discuss the nomination of Jorge Messias to the Supreme Court and the veto on dosimetry legislation.
STF holds session to mark the opening of the year; WATCH
The ceremony at STF will feature the presence of authorities from the Three Powers and will focus on the Code of Conduct and the appointment of Jorge Messias.
STF resumes activities this Monday; see what may be judged in February
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) is set to resume its activities after the year-end recess, with discussions on a Code of Conduct for magistrates and awaiting the Senate's review of Jorge Messias's nomination.
Master Case, Security Agenda, and Tension with STF Pressure Congress
As the National Congress begins its sessions with October elections looming, pressure mounts for electoral-related issues to be voted on, amidst opposition demands for reduced sentences for coup participants and a parliamentary inquiry into the Master bank while the Lula administration seeks to approve Jorge Messias' appointment as attorney general.