The Brazilian government will continue to request the extradition of ex-deputy Carla Zambelli (PL) from Italy to Brazil [1, 2].
The move signals Brazil's commitment to prosecuting Zambelli for her alleged role in hacking the Conselho Nacional de Justiça. This case highlights the tension between Brazilian judicial pursuits and the legal protections afforded by European courts.
Zambelli is accused of invading the systems of Brazil’s Conselho Nacional de Justiça and other related offenses [1, 2]. The legal battle has shifted rapidly within the Italian justice system, leading to conflicting outcomes regarding her status in Rome.
An Italian court annulled the extradition and ordered her release on May 22, 2026 [2]. This decision followed a period of legal volatility. Earlier reports from March 26, 2026, indicated that Italian justice had initially decided to extradite Zambelli, with a process that could have lasted up to two years [3].
Other reports suggested the extradition request was denied as early as May 11, 2026 [4]. Despite these varying court rulings, the Brazilian President's office and the Justice Ministry said the government will persist in its efforts to bring the former lawmaker back to face charges [1, 2].
The Brazilian government has not specified the exact legal mechanism it will use to challenge the May 22 annulment. However, the insistence on extradition suggests a strategy of repeated legal appeals to ensure the accused is not granted permanent asylum, or immunity, in Italy [1, 2].
“Brazil will continue to request the extradition of Carla Zambelli from Italy to Brazil”
The persistence of the Brazilian government despite the May 22 annulment indicates a high-stakes legal battle over digital sovereignty and political accountability. By continuing to request extradition, Brazil is testing the limits of international judicial cooperation and the strength of its evidence regarding the hacking of the Conselho Nacional de Justiça.
