The Rome Court of Appeals in Italy is scheduled to examine the defense request from former Brazilian deputy Carla Zambelli, seeking to replace the panel of judges overseeing her extradition case to Brazil. The hearing is expected to take place on Tuesday, with the court's decision likely announced later in the day. This move comes after a prior session on January 20, where the ongoing hearing was suspended due to time constraints in addressing various requests made by her defense team.

In the January session, Zambelli's team requested that Eduardo Tagliaferro, a former advisor to Minister Alexandre de Moraes at Brazil's Superior Electoral Court, be heard as a witness. The defense viewed the postponement as a rejection of their requests, prompting them to formally ask for a change in the judges presiding over the case. Their concerns stem from what they perceived as hostility and bias from the judges, leading them to seek a more favorable judicial panel.

The outcome of this appeal could have significant implications for Zambelli’s extradition process, as a change in judges may influence the proceedings and the eventual judicial decision. Additionally, the case highlights ongoing tensions related to Brazilian political figures and their legal challenges abroad, raising questions about fairness and judicial independence in both Italy and Brazil.