Brazil's Supreme Court clashes over handling of probe involving judge

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Brazil's Supreme Court engaged in a heated, hours-long debate Tuesday over how to handle a potential probe into one of its top judges, in an unprecedented public showdown that has eclipsed a presidential election campaign.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:11:53 UTC.

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