The article strongly condemns the Supreme Tribunal Federal (STF) for serving Jair Bolsonaro with legal documents in a hospital ICU following surgery. It argues this action was inappropriate and demonstrates poor judgment, especially given the gravity of the ongoing case against Bolsonaro.
The author points out the conflict with the Brazilian Code of Criminal Procedure, which prohibits serving legal papers to individuals in critical health conditions. They question the STF's awareness of this code and highlight the unnecessary and potentially harmful nature of the action.
The article suggests that the STF's decision plays into Bolsonaro's narrative of victimhood, bolstering support among his base. This outcome, deemed counterproductive by the author, inadvertently strengthens Bolsonaro's position.
The STF's justification, referencing Bolsonaro's prior live stream from the hospital, is countered by the article. The author argues that delaying the service until after Bolsonaro's recovery would have avoided this negative outcome, despite a slight delay in legal proceedings.
The author draws a parallel with the rushed nature of Lula's conviction during the Lava Jato operation, suggesting that similar haste in Bolsonaro's case could prove detrimental to the STF.