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Geopolitical & Financial Sanctions - U.S sanctions against Brazilian judges, described as "the financial death penalty," led them to seek alternative financial solutions [1][2] - Brazilian judges allegedly attempted to circumvent U.S sanctions by requesting state-owned banks to disregard U.S law [1] - The judges' alleged plan involved potentially switching to Chinese technology to evade detection [2] Judicial Conduct & Credibility - Justice Alexandre de Moraes was sanctioned for allegedly jailing political opponents on fabricated charges [2] - The U.S embassy seemingly supports further penalties against Brazil's judiciary due to concerns about its credibility [3] Banking & Institutional Response - State-owned banks reportedly rejected the judges' requests to bypass U.S sanctions [1][2] - The judges were reportedly displeased at being treated as "second-class citizens" for attempting to cut ties with institutions that provide their income [2]