Bolsonaro's defense says it will respond to Moraes within the deadline; says former president never failed to comply with measures

Bolsonaro's defense says it will respond to Moraes within the deadline; says former president never failed to comply with measures

Bolsonaro's defense says it will respond to Moraes within the deadline; says former president never failed to comply with measures

By Jessica Galdino - 21/08/2025 14:46
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Former president Jair Bolsonaro's defense team said on Thursday that it intends to submit the response requested by Justice Alexandre de Moraes within the deadline set by the Court. In an official statement, the legal team said that the ex-president "has never failed to comply with judicial measures" and that he will clarify all the points questioned as soon as he files the requested statements.

The move marks yet another chapter in the tension between the former chief executive and the Supreme Court, following decisions that imposed precautionary measures and restrictions on the former president. While the political scenario remains polarized, the defense's strategy seems to be to combine the presentation of documentary evidence with formal requests aimed at demonstrating compliance with procedural obligations.

Sources close to the defense report that the team intends to respond point by point - presenting chronologies, proofs and explanations that could dispel the rapporteur's doubts. On the other hand, legal experts heard by this portal point out that meeting the deadline doesn't eliminate the merits of the issues, but it can reduce procedural friction and allow for a more careful technical analysis by the court.

On a political level, the reaction from allies and the base is happening in real time: there are efforts to preserve support, public notes of solidarity, and mentions of misinterpretations in interviews and on the web. Analysts who follow the case point out that, regardless of the immediate outcome, the judicial process will have a significant impact on the next stages - both in the criminal and political spheres - and could influence public perception of the institutions' performance.

The aim of this text is to offer a clear and contextualized narrative: we explain what prompted the deadline, what the defense claims and what the possible practical consequences are. At the end, we have included a checklist with the expected next steps and a section of frequently asked questions to guide readers interested in the developments.

Checklist - expected next steps
  • Official receipt of the defense response by the rapporteur.
  • Technical analysis of the content presented by the legal team.
  • Possible request for diligence or additional documents.
  • Decision on precautionary measures or partial revocation, according to merit.

Frequently asked questions

What prompted the deadline? The rapporteur requested clarification on allegations of non-compliance with precautionary measures.

Does responding on time avoid sanctions? Responding on time is important to demonstrate procedural good faith, but it does not guarantee a final result.

What are the possible outcomes? Anything from the dismissal of charges to the maintenance or increase of precautionary measures, depending on the analysis.

Sources: G1, Reuters, CNN Brazil. - © Fatos Brasil News

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