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The implications of Barroso’s comments and the STF's political entanglement extend beyond individual cases—representing a broader concern about the future of Brazil’s democracy. Critics assert that when justice becomes entangled with politics, the very foundations of democratic governance are jeopardized. The emergence of a judiciary perceived as partisan and biased could lead to declining faith in the judicial system, putting the rule of law in jeopardy.
The discussion also touches on the troubling facets of corruption within Brazil’s judicial system, with reports of excessive spending, extravagant salaries, and alleged misconduct. As discontent with the judiciary grows, so too does the risk that the public may begin to perceive judges not as impartial arbiters, but rather as oppressors.