Bolsonaro Apologizes to Moraes After Criticizing Supreme Court Justices

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro issued a public apology to Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on June 10, 2025. The apology stemmed from comments made by Bolsonaro in a previous meeting where he criticized Supreme Court justices. Bolsonaro's statement, "Me desculpem, não tinha essa intenção de acusar de qualquer desvio de conduta dos senhores três" ("Forgive me, I did not intend to accuse any of the three gentlemen of misconduct"), highlighted in the Estadão video, demonstrates his attempt to mitigate the fallout from his earlier remarks. The apology follows a period of heightened political tension in Brazil. This event underscores the ongoing complexities within the Brazilian political system and the importance of accountability for public figures.