USA drive magnitsky law and impose sanctions against Moraes

Bessent even cites former President Jair Bolsonaro. The statement also says that opposition politicians, journalists, newspapers, US social media platforms and other American and international companies have been “targeted” of Moraes actions.

Moraes is being sanctioned in accordance with Executive Order 13818 for being a responsible or complicit foreigner, or for being directly or indirectly involved in serious human rights violations
Statement from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Despite the allegations of the Bolsonaro family and the Americans, actions against the former Brazilian president in the judiciary (STF and TSE), and follow due process of law.

“Alexandre de Moraes assumed the responsibility of being a judge and jury in a hunting for illegal witches against American and Brazilian citizens and companies,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

“De Moraes is responsible for an oppressive campaign of censorship, arbitrary arrests that violate human rights and politicized proceedings-even against former President Jair Bolsonaro. Today’s action makes it clear that the Treasury will continue to blame those who threaten US interests and the freedoms of our citizens.”

In another stretch, secretary says that since he was appointed to office, Moraes “has become one of the most powerful people in Brazil.” Notice points out that Minister exercises “immense authority through his supervision of extensive STF investigations”.