Lula seeks distance from Moraes as STF crisis hits election campaign

Brazil's President Lula publicly distanced himself from Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes amid a controversy over his relationship with former banker Daniel Vorcaro, while still praising Moraes' handling of coup-plot cases. Lula urged STF President Edson Fachin to keep the institutional crisis from disrupting the electoral process, underscoring the political sensitivity ahead of elections. The episode signals a potential rift between the executive and judiciary, with implications for political stability and market sentiment.