The minister’s early retirement opens up the possibility for the president (PT) to nominate his third name for the (Supreme Federal Court) in the current administration.
Three men are the main candidates for the position. The minister of the TCU (Federal Audit Court), the minister of the AGU (Attorney General of the Union) and the senator (PSD-MG).
There is still pressure for Lula to choose a woman for the position. The replacement of Rosa Weber by Flávio Dino left the court with only one minister, Cármen Lúcia. The name of the current president of the STM (Superior Military Court), is mentioned.
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