The survey comes with the STF operating with only 10 justices since Luís Roberto Barroso's early retirement in October 2025. Currently, the court has only one female justice — Cármen Lúcia — and two justices who declare themselves mixed-race: Kassio Nunes Marques and Flávio Dino. The remaining justices are white.
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"51% dos brasileiros dizem ser muito importante e 18% um pouco importante a escolha de uma mulher para a corte"
"46% dizem ser muito importante e 16% um pouco importante a indicação de uma pessoa negra"
"Foram ouvidas 2.004 pessoas em 139 municípios de todo o país, na terça (12) e na quarta (13)"
All three outlets report the same Datafolha poll numbers on STF diversity
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
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Jorge Messias was evangelical and his nomination was seen as outreach to religious voters
There is pressure from organizations for appointing a Black woman after Messias's rejection
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What will be Lula's next strategy to fill the STF vacancy after Jorge Messias's rejection?
Why it's still unknown: While Folha mentions that 'Lula expressed to allies his intention to resubmit Messias's name', there is no official confirmation or details about timeline or alternative strategy
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How does the current demographic composition of the STF compare historically with previous courts?
Why it's still unknown: The articles present the current status quo but don't contextualize whether underrepresentation of women and Black people has always existed or if there have been changes over decades
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What is the position of current STF justices on diversity criteria for future nominations?
Why it's still unknown: Although the poll shows 53% of Brazilians value current justices' support for new nominees, there are no public statements from justices about demographic preferences