The upcoming trial concerning the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes is anticipated to draw significant national attention and is viewed by the ministers of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) as an opportunity to address some of the internal challenges facing the court. The trial, beginning on Tuesday (24), comes at a time when the STF is experiencing tensions, particularly due to the controversial Master Bank inquiry which has further deepened divisions among its members. Despite the hope that festive periods like Carnival might mitigate the internal strife, the situation has only worsened with recent developments, such as the scandal involving Federal Revenue officials accused of leaking sensitive information about ministers. This precarious situation has heightened scrutiny on the court, especially following the decision to transfer the investigation of the Master Bank case away from Minister Dias Toffoli, which did not ease the concerns among the justices. Further complicating matters, the court's reputation has been entangled with political repercussions, illustrated by events where union leaders have been summoned for questioning related to their public criticisms of the STF. As the court prepares for the high-profile trial of the murder of Franco and Gomes, the eyes of the nation will be on the performance and decisions of the justices, amidst concerns over public trust and the integrity of the institution itself.