US Drops Sanctions After Brazil Drops Trump's Ally
The official line is that de Moraes has become a bulwark against 'democratic erosion' by convicting a 'Trump ally.' Yet, these sanctions were imposed only after de Moraes oversaw the conviction of Bolsonaro, a figure Washington previously found, shall we say, less than ideal. But with Bolsonaro now out of the picture, conveniently disqualified due to de Moraes's actions, suddenly the US finds its
commitment to 'human rights' in Brazil can be overlooked. This isn't about promoting global democracy; it’s about managing inconvenient political outcomes. The Magnitsky Act, ostensibly for human rights, becomes a pliable tool, applied and removed based on strategic political shifts, not consistent moral principles. It appears 'defending democracy' is a flexible concept—especially when it aligns
with Washington's preferred political narratives.