On Wednesday, Minister Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) dismissed an inquiry against former deputy Carla Zambelli concerning alleged crimes of coercion and obstruction of justice. This decision came after the Attorney General's Office (PGR) recommended archiving the case, stating that Zambelli had failed to implement her plan of convincing foreign authorities to interfere with Brazilian institutions after leaving Brazil. The PGR determined that the evidence was not sufficient to pursue charges against her.

Carla Zambelli has faced legal challenges following her previous conviction, which includes a ten-year prison sentence for illegally accessing the National Justice Council's system and issuing a false arrest warrant against Minister Moraes. After relocating to Italy, she received an additional five-year sentence for illegal possession of a firearm and illegal coercion. These cases are part of a broader extradition process that is still pending resolution, as Zambelli seeks to avoid returning to Brazil to serve her sentences.

The closure of this inquiry highlights ongoing complexities within Brazil's legal framework concerning high-profile political figures. Zambelli's case continues to draw attention due to her attempts to influence foreign authorities while complicating the extradition process. The implications of Moraes's ruling may have repercussions on the public's trust in Brazil’s judicial system and the accountability of its political representatives, especially amid growing scrutiny of political actions and their legality.