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US Removes Sanctions On Brazilian Justice After Review

PUBLISHED Dec 12, 2025, 2:43 PM ET

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Washington — The U.S. removed Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes from its sanctions list on Friday and rescinded related designations affecting his wife and the legal institute she leads, according to Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control official documents. The Trump administration had designated de Moraes in July under the Global Magnitsky Act, citing alleged arbitrary pretrial detentions and suppression of free expression tied to the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Reports this week linked the delisting to diplomatic engagement and recent legislative developments in Brazil. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

July 2025 - U.S. Treasury designates Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Global Magnitsky Act.
September 2025 - U.S. adds sanctions on Viviane Barci de Moraes and the Lex/Instituto Lex.
November 2025 - Former president Jair Bolsonaro is convicted, sentenced, and reports to prison.
Early December 2025 - Reports cite diplomatic engagement between U.S. and Brazilian leaders and passage of an amnesty-linked bill in Brazil's lower house.
12–13 December 2025 - Treasury OFAC removes sanctions on de Moraes, his wife, and the legal institute.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 6

Who Benefited

The delisting benefited the Brazilian government and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by easing diplomatic tensions with the United States and facilitating steps toward normalization of political and trade relations.

Who Impacted

Jair Bolsonaro and his political allies lost an international pressure instrument when the U.S. rescinded sanctions tied to the judicial proceedings that led to his conviction.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 14%, Center 86%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Jair Bolsonaro and his political allies lost an international pressure instrument when the U.S. rescinded sanctions tied to the judicial proceedings that led to his conviction.