The US Treasury issued new sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, known for his role in the trial of Brazil's former far-right leader, Jair Bolsonaro, and his order to shut down X in 2024.

Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been in the cross-hairs of the Trump administration, will face sanctions in a significant escalation of pressure on Brazil.

Moraes, who oversees the criminal case against ex-president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro, is accused of suppressing freedom of expression.