Sabatina de Jorge Messias para vaga no STF será dia 29 de abril
April 10, 2026·4 min
This episode reports on the upcoming Senate confirmation process for Jorge Messias's nomination to Brazil's Supreme Federal Court. The sabbatina, or confirmation hearing, is set for April 29 in the morning, as announced by Senator Weverton Rocha. Rocha, who is the reporter for Messias's nomination in the Constitution and Justice Commission, stated that the plenary vote will occur on the same day. The dates were coordinated by Senate President David Alcolumbre and CCJ President Otto Alencar. Messias must pass the hearing and secure approval in both the commission and the full Senate. He requires at least 41 votes in the plenary for confirmation. The nomination was formalized last week when President Lula submitted documentation, over four months after initially announcing Messias on November 20. Rocha plans to meet with Messias to discuss the report and hearing, indicating his report will be favorable. The report cites Messias's remarkable legal knowledge and unbiased reputation as qualifications. Rocha believes the political environment is favorable for approval, noting Messias has engaged with senators since the announcement. Messias was nominated to replace Minister Luiz Roberto Barroso, who is retiring early in October 2025. Messias recently emphasized his commitment to dialogue and pacification in a statement. He is 45 years old and could serve until the mandatory retirement age of 75, a potential 30-year tenure. Messias has been Attorney General of the Union since January 2023, at the start of Lula's third term. Born in Recife, he was prosecutor-in-chief of the National Treasury since 2007. He holds a law degree from Recife's Faculty of Law and advanced degrees from the University of Brasília. During Dilma Rousseff's presidency, he served as sub-chief of legal affairs, advising directly on presidential matters.
