Ricardo Nunes, the Mayor of São Paulo, expressed strong disapproval following two recent rulings from the São Paulo Court of Justice and the Brazilian Supreme Court that negatively impacted the city's administration. During a press conference after the inauguration of Parque Primavera, which had been closed for 14 years due to a court ruling, Nunes claimed that certain judicial decisions represent an attempt by judges to govern without having been elected by the public. He views such actions as detrimental to democratic processes.

The mayor specifically referenced an individual decision by Justice Cármen Lúcia of the Supreme Court that suspended a municipal law meant to relax regulations surrounding certain local policies. He labeled these judicial interventions as "monocratic decisions" that disrupt policies which were democratically devised and put forth by elected officials. Nunes's use of the term "coup against democracy" underscores his belief that the judicial branch is overstepping its authority, thereby undermining the legitimacy of elected governments.

His remarks come at a pivotal moment in Brazilian politics, where the relationship between the executive branch and judiciary has been increasingly contentious. Nunes's comments may resonate with other political leaders and citizens who feel similarly about judicial interventions, potentially influencing public opinion and the political landscape in São Paulo and beyond.