The 'Gilmarpalooza' event, organized annually in Lisbon, Portugal, by Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister Gilmar Mendes, has attracted participation from at least 19 Brazilian ministries and autonomous agencies, with representatives attending at public expense. The forum gathers prominent figures from Brazil's political, judicial, academic, and business sectors to discuss democracy, law, and political strategies. Notable attendees include STF ministers Alexandre de Moraes and Gilmar Mendes, São Paulo Governor Tarcísio, and politician Ciro Nogueira. The event has been characterized by behind-the-scenes political discussions amid ongoing tensions between Brazil's Executive and Congress, particularly concerning the recent rejection of an increase in the Financial Operations Tax (IOF). Gilmar Mendes, who has publicly expressed admiration for the Chinese regime and commented on the worsening Brazil-US relations, also delivered messages in English during the forum. The gathering has sparked debate over the use of public funds to finance the participation of high-ranking officials in this overseas meeting.