Recent allegations of messages exchanged between Alexandre de Moraes, a minister of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF), and businessman Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, have reignited a crisis in the court. After a brief period of calm following Dias Toffoli stepping down from overseeing a significant case, the implications of these communications have shaken the perceived stability at the STF, with fears that public confidence is waning. Influential ministers within the court express that the situation is now more serious than previous crises, particularly the one involving Toffoli, who was considered to have less impact on the court's operations.

The current atmosphere has become increasingly tense, with Minister Moraes, who also serves as the court's vice president and is generally seen as a key figure in defending democracy, at the center of this new controversy. Conversations among judges reveal deep concern about the court's vulnerability to criticism and scrutiny from the public. The criticism is made more significant due to Moraes's prominent role in key rulings related to important democratic principles in Brazil.

Additionally, President of the Court, Edson Fachin, has expressed discomfort about the mentions of Moraes in Vorcaro's phone, suggesting that this situation could lead to further reputational damage for the STF. This ongoing discord within the ranks of the STF emphasizes the fragile nature of judicial credibility in Brazil and the impact of personal connections between judges and external figures such as business leaders.