Minister Flávio Dino defends normality in the STF and cites the ethics of responsibility amid tensions between Moraes and Mendonça
Quick Look
- Minister Flávio Dino, from the STF, stated that the court is bigger than any of its members and defended that the court continues to judge normally, despite the tensions between Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça.
- He cited the need to respect procedures, listen and evaluate time, warning that the Judiciary could become a 'mere plaything of other powers' if it does not stand firm.
- Dino also cited Max Weber and the Bible, highlighting the ethics of conviction and responsibility.
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Why It Matters
Minister Flávio Dino published on Instagram a defense of the normality of the work of the STF, one day after Alexandre de Moraes requested the opening of a case against André Mendonça for abuse of authority in the Banco Master case. Previously, Mendonça had suggested investigating Moraes for his links with Daniel Vorcaro.
Minister Flávio Dino, of the STF (Supreme Federal Court), said this Friday (4) that the court "is bigger than anyone who is part of it" and defended that the court continues to judge its cases normally, even amid the escalation of tensions between Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça.
The publication on Instagram comes one day after Moraes requested the opening of a case against his colleague for abuse of authority, due to his role in the Banco Master case. Previously, Mendonça had indicated bringing to the plenary the possibility of investigating Moraes for his links with Daniel Vorcaro.
Dino said that solutions to crises depend on three elements: respecting procedures, knowing how to listen and evaluating time. The minister, who is an ally of Moraes, said that, if the Judiciary does not know how to maintain itself, it could become "a mere plaything of other powers, for example partisan forces in an electoral struggle".
"A country without solid legal institutions is the dream of criminals and abusers of all stripes. And of the misguided who think they are so strong that they do not need the National State. Supposedly they are enough, which is why they are ready to play the lyre while Rome burns in flames", he wrote.
For the magistrate, the fact that the court met this week for the usual plenary sessions does not mean "pretending that there is no crisis", but rather "making the robe speak louder than the weapons or possible cries of hypocrites".
"I remember that the greatest orator of all times, Jesus Christ, said: 'Why do you notice the speck in your brother's eye, but do not notice the plank in your own eye?'" wrote Dino, citing the biblical passage.
The minister also stated that the so-called "era of superficiality" can lead to tragic situations. "Let us remember the massacres, the coups d'état, the wars, all of this is always just around the corner", he said.
Dino concludes the publication by citing the concepts of "ethics of conviction and ethics of responsibility", by sociologist Max Weber, and highlighting that "institutional loyalty requires facing real problems, with due legal process and at the right time".
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The STF will continue its plenary sessions normally in the coming days, despite internal tensions.
Likely · Within days
The request for proceedings against André Mendonça for abuse of authority will be processed slowly or will be archived due to the climate of mutual retaliation.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will the request for proceedings against Mendonça be accepted by the other ministers?
- Will Mendonça really go ahead with the proposal to investigate Moraes?
- How are the other STF ministers positioned in the face of this conflict?
- Is there a risk of STF trials being halted due to the internal crisis?
