The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has decided to suspend its ongoing investigation into Minister Marco Buzzi regarding allegations of sexual misconduct. This suspension will remain in effect until an internal inquiry conducted by the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) concludes. On Tuesday, the STJ made the decision to remove Buzzi from his position until the internal inquiry is finalized, indicating the seriousness of the allegations against him.

CNJ's National Corregidor, Minister Mauro Campbell, had already opted for the suspension of the CNJ's investigative proceedings prior to the STJ's decision. Due to his role within the CNJ, Campbell was not present during the meeting that led to the opening of the internal inquiry. This situation underscores the procedural complexities within Brazil's judicial system, where different bodies are involved in overseeing judicial conduct and allegations.

Additionally, Campbell has mandated that any evidence collected so far by the CNJ be forwarded to the commission assigned to handle Buzzi's case within the STJ. The oversight mechanism allows the CNJ to monitor the progress of the internal inquiry through an integrated system, which ensures that they can reintroduce the case into their purview if necessary based on the findings of the STJ's investigation.