The United States has taken a significant step by imposing sanctions on the wife of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. This action is seen as a direct escalation of the Trump administration’s efforts against the judge who is overseeing the prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro, a former far-right Brazilian president. The move, which was announced on September 23, is likely to increase tensions between the U.S. and Brazil, as it directly targets a close family member of a high-ranking Brazilian official.