Federal Deputy Carlos Jordy (PL-RJ) spoke out this Friday (12/12), after the United States government lifted the sanctions imposed by the Magnitsky Act against Minister Alexandre de Moraes, his wife Viviane Barci de Moraes and the family business. On social networks, Jordy, Bolsonarist deputy, declared himself disappointed by President Donald Trump.
“The Magnitsky Act was trivialized by Trump. There is no such thing as a ‘former human rights violator’. Unfortunately, we placed our hopes in someone who just wanted to negotiate. A big disappointment for the American president and a big lesson for us: let’s not outsource our responsibility,” the MP wrote. See the message:
The Magnitsky Act was trivialized by Trump. There is no such thing as a “former human rights violator”. Unfortunately, we pinned our hopes on someone who just wanted to negotiate. A great disappointment for the American president and a huge lesson for us: let’s not outsource our responsibility.
– Carlos Jordy (@carlosjordy) December 12, 2025
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What changed with the American decision
Previously, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) confirmed the exclusion of Moraes, Viviane and the company Lex – Instituto de Estudos Jurídicas from the SDN (Specially Designated Nationals) list. The press release does not explain the reasons for the withdrawal.
As a result, assets, accounts and transactions in the United States are no longer subject to restrictions.
Moraes was placed on the list in July and Viviane in September. At the time, the Trump administration accused the STF minister of promoting “arbitrary arrests,” “politicized processes” and acts of “censorship,” primarily in the process that led to the conviction of former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempted coup d’état.
Magnitsky is used by the United States to sanction foreigners accused of corruption or serious human rights violations. Sanctions include freezing assets, suspending visas and banning transactions with U.S. companies.
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Bilateral tension racks
The sanctions were applied against a backdrop of worsening tensions between the Brazilian government and Washington. At the time, then-Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Moraes of waging a “campaign of oppression.”
In July, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the revocation of visas for STF ministers and their family members, a move encouraged by Bolsonaro lawmakers like Eduardo Bolsonaro, who has worked in the United States to increase pressure on Brazil’s justice system.
The White House even considered further retaliatory measures, including tariffs on Brazilian goods and Magnitsky’s expansion against the country’s authorities, after Moraes ordered Bolsonaro under house arrest in connection with the coup attempt.
The lifting of sanctions was preceded by direct diplomatic coordination between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and Donald Trump. Last week, Trump publicly said he had discussed the issue with Lula and indicated he would review the sanctions.
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