Fachin's veiled messages to STF ministers the day after the 1st round
Graduated in journalism from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, he is an editor in Brasília. At Oeste, he worked as a special reporter, assistant editor, and writer. He began his career at Veja magazine, in Augusto Nunes' column. He covers politics, the Judiciary, and World.
TL;DR
- STF President Edson Fachin delivered a speech on popular sovereignty and the Court's operational limits.
- The speech occurred the day after the first round of elections.
- Fachin's remarks are interpreted as veiled messages to other STF ministers.
- He emphasized that the STF must operate within constitutional limits.
- Fachin highlighted the importance of collegial decisions amidst a 'war of injunctions'.
- He stated that the Court is above its members.
- Fachin asserted that no power claim can override popular sovereignty, the constitutional order, and democracy.
- He added that the STF serves democracy by staying true to its constitutional mandate.