COMPLIANCE AND THE MAGNITSKY ACT: BRAZILIAN PROGNOSIS AFTER THE SANCTIONS ON JUDGE ALEXANDRE DE MORAES

The Magnitsky Act,enacted by the United States in 2012, is a landmark in international law that targets individuals involved in human rights violations and corruption. This article provides a narrative literature review examining the Acts mechanisms, economic and psychological impacts, and international reactions, with a focus on Brazil. Particular attention is devoted to the case of Judge Alexandre de Moraes, a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice, who was effectively sanctioned under the Magnitsky framework. His designation illustrates how the law can reach high-ranking judicial elites and demonstrates the broader implications for Brazils political, economic, and institutional future. Findings indicate that while the Magnitsky Act strengthens accountability and human rights protection, its application in Brazil opens unprecedented challenges for governance,compliance, and international relations