Brazil's top judge seeks joint action with Uruguay against organized crime

Luiz Edson Fachin, president of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, visited Uruguay to bolster efforts against organized crime, emphasizing a "coordinated action network" with the neighboring country. Fachin, who gained international prominence in 2021 for annulling corruption convictions against current Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, allowing him to run and win the presidency, spoke about the erosion of democracy in Latin America.

During his visit for a meeting of the Inter-American Network of Judges, Fachin addressed the challenges facing democratic systems, the role of the justice system in combating organized crime, and the growing problem of fake news in politically polarized societies. He noted that the quality of democracy, traditionally characterized by a healthy balance between branches of government and secure elections, is showing signs of weakening due to both internal judicial issues and external societal factors.

The conference brought together leaders from Supreme Courts, Constitutional Courts, and Constitutional Chambers across Latin America and the Caribbean. Participants discussed pressing issues, including freedom of expression and the legitimacy and independence of the judiciary. Fachin highlighted the network's periodic meetings and its collaboration with the Mercosur Court Presidents' Forum, underscoring a regional commitment to addressing shared judicial and democratic challenges.

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