Members of Lula's government suggest that Minister Dias Toffoli should temporarily step down from the Supreme Court to mitigate the institutional damage caused by his association with Banco Master.
Members of President Lula's government have expressed concerns that the ongoing crisis involving Supreme Court Justice Dias Toffoli and Banco Master has adversely affected the image of the Supreme Court of Brazil (STF). They are privately suggesting that Toffoli take a temporary leave of absence to help reduce the institutional damage, although the official stance remains that the government will not intervene in the internal affairs of the STF. The worry is that the integrity of the court could be undermined, particularly regarding sensitive cases like those linked to the January 8 coup-related actions.
The gravity of this situation is compounded by the fact that there are ongoing investigations regarding the Brazilian bank, with members of the government insisting that these inquiries must be thoroughly pursued. President Lula has also been in dialogue with Brazil's Attorney General, Paulo Gonet, indicating the administration's proactive approach to the unfolding crisis.
Furthermore, the president of the STF, Edson Fachin, has called for a meeting with other Justices to discuss the Federal Police's report concerning evidence found on the cell phone of Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master. Such a report may have significant implications for the future of the court’s reputation and the political landscape in Brazil, which is currently facing heightened scrutiny and tensions.
