Brazil: Lula's ex-lawyer Zanin appointed to Supreme Court, delays vote

President Lula da Silva nominated his former defense lawyer Cristiano Zanin to Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, a move that has drawn criticism from political and legal circles due to their close ties. The nomination has postponed a scheduled vote, raising questions about judicial independence and political influence in Brazil's highest court.

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