Lula to Meet Alcolumbre Before Formally Sending Messias’ STF Nomination

Overview

• Lula plans another conversation with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre before transmitting the nomination, with the meeting expected before February 2.
• Messias’s team claims at least 60 pledged votes in the Senate, exceeding the 41 needed for confirmation.
• The Constitution and Justice Committee is expected to hold the hearing in late February or early March after the congressional recess.
• The government is postponing decisions on a successor at the Advocacia-Geral da União until the Senate process moves forward.
• Alcolumbre previously canceled a December hearing and had favored Rodrigo Pacheco, underscoring his influence over the timetable.