Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has reaffirmed Brazil's sovereignty and rejected foreign coercion amid ongoing investigations related to former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies. Moraes emphasized his commitment to continue judicial proceedings despite sanctions imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, stating he will not seek immediate legal action in the United States but will exhaust political avenues first. Moraes also warned against pressures aimed at prematurely dismissing criminal cases, citing potential harm to Brazil's economy and workforce. During the opening of the Supreme Federal Court's semester, Justice Luís Roberto Barroso praised Moraes for his dedication and personal sacrifices in handling sensitive investigations, including one concerning an attempted coup. Minister Gilmar Mendes condemned actions by Eduardo Bolsonaro as unpatriotic and stressed the importance of reaffirming national sovereignty. Meanwhile, allies of Bolsonaro are reportedly seeking closer ties with the Supreme Court amid fears of imprisonment. On a separate issue, the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Belém faces challenges due to exorbitant hotel prices, with daily rates exceeding US$200, prompting pressure from developing countries for accommodations capped at US$70. The Brazilian government is exploring measures to reduce lodging costs but has ruled out relocating the event. Alternative accommodations such as schools and motels are being prepared to host visitors. The Minister of Tourism, Celso Sabino, assured that COP30 will proceed as planned, describing it as the largest and best forest-related COP the UN has seen, with a commitment to fair pricing. The situation has drawn international attention, including an emergency UN meeting addressing the lodging crisis.