Brazilian Celebrities Advocate for Woman's Appointment to Supreme Federal Court
Brazilian celebrities rally for a female, preferably Black, appointment to the Supreme Federal Court following Barroso's resignation.
- • Luís Roberto Barroso resigned from the Supreme Federal Court, prompting calls to appoint a woman as his successor.
- • Celebrities including Angélica, Anitta, and Fernanda Torres support appointing a qualified woman, preferably Black.
- • Anitta's petition for a female appointment has over 25,000 signatures.
- • Jorge Messias, Rodrigo Pacheco, and Bruno Dantas are main candidates for the vacancy, with Messias favored.
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The recent resignation of Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister Luís Roberto Barroso has sparked a campaign driven by notable Brazilian women and celebrities urging President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to appoint a woman, preferably a Black woman, as his successor. This coalition includes figures such as TV host Angélica, singer Anitta, and actress Fernanda Torres.
Angélica expressed her desire during her new GNT show debut for a serious and experienced woman, highlighting the importance of choosing a Black woman to achieve justice rather than kindness. Anitta amplified the movement by launching a digital petition that has already gathered over 25,000 signatures, underlining that "Brazil is made by women. The STF needs to be too." She stressed that in the STF's 134-year history, only three women have served on the court, none of whom were Black.
Influencer Juliette also supported the call for greater female representation. Minister Cármen Lúcia, while refraining from endorsing specific candidates, acknowledged the importance of increasing women's presence on the court. Among the potential nominees to fill Barroso’s vacancy are Jorge Messias, head of the Advocacy-General of the Union and reportedly the favored candidate, Senator Rodrigo Pacheco, and Bruno Dantas, president of the Federal Court of Accounts.
This advocacy highlights a broader push for diversity and gender equity within Brazil's highest judicial institution, reflecting ongoing societal debates about representation and justice.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
