Brazil's STF Forms Majority Opinion on Anistia Law's Applicability to Kidnapping and Concealment of Corpses

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) is set to make a pivotal decision regarding the applicability of the Lei da Anistia, which pertains to the amnesty for crimes committed during the military dictatorship. The court has formed a majority opinion that could lead to a general repercussion ruling, potentially standardizing decisions on the law's application to serious crimes, including kidnapping and concealment of corpses. This development comes as the STF considers whether the amnesty law can absolve perpetrators of permanent crimes, such as disappearances that occurred during the dictatorship era.