Minister Gilmar Mendes, of the STF (Supreme Federal Court), expressed his opposition to the import of foreign solutions to combat organized crime in Brazil, specifically in relation to the Anti-Terrorism Bill. In an exclusive interview with CNNthe dean of the STF defended Brazilian autonomy in facing security issues.
Mendes highlighted that the law itself already establishes a clear definition of terrorism, characterizing it as a political action that compromises state activities. “The Constitution defines what terrorism is, assuming that there is a political action that compromises the action of States”, he explained.
Criticism of the project
The judge expressed concern about the possible implications of the , suggesting that the proposal could set unwanted precedents. “It is clear that this is within the political context of possibly authorizing foreign governments to take measures in Brazil, this is not what is needed”, he warned.
In his analysis, Mendes emphasized the national capacity to resolve its own issues. “We have enough strength, enough intelligence, enough means to resolve the issues and we have the capacity to do so,” he stated, ruling out the need to import solutions from other countries to combat organized crime.
