The United States has lifted its sanctions on Alexandre de Moraes, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge, demonstrating a significant shift in diplomatic relations between the two countries. These sanctions had previously been enforced under the Global Magnitsky Act due to Moraes's role in overseeing the criminal case against ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.

This diplomatic decision underscores a broader warming relationship between the U.S. and Brazil. U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods, initially imposed during a period of tension under former President Trump's administration, are also being rolled back. The move reflects an effort to mend ties and supports recent legislative efforts in Brazil aiming to amend the political judiciary landscape.

The removal of sanctions was echoed by positive stateme

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