The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) has expanded the scope of privileged jurisdiction for politicians, allowing cases against them to remain under its purview even after they leave office. The decision was made with a vote of 7 to 4, reinforcing the court's authority over legal proceedings involving politicians. Critics have described this move as opportunistic, suggesting it is aimed at justifying the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others who lack privileged jurisdiction. The STF's new position, articulated by Justice Gilmar Mendes, aims to create a more comprehensive standard for handling cases against authorities. In response to this ruling, some lawmakers are proposing amendments to establish fairer criteria for privileged jurisdiction, limiting it to crimes committed while in office. Additionally, the Attorney General's Office (PGR) has filed a complaint against Bolsonaro, with a court hearing scheduled for March 25 to analyze the allegations of an attempted coup.