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flag Brazil blocks Lula's Supreme Court nominee for first time in over a century.

flag Brazil's Senate rejected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's nomination of Jorge Messias for a Supreme Court seat, marking the first time in over a century that a top court nominee was blocked by Congress. flag The vote fell short of the 41 votes needed, reflecting strong opposition despite a major lobbying effort by Lula's administration. flag Messias, Brazil's solicitor general since 2023, was selected to replace Justice Luís Roberto Barroso, who resigned early. flag The rejection underscores deep political divisions and challenges Lula faces in shaping the judiciary.

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