Augusto de Arruda Botelho
Augusto de Arruda Botelho is a Brazilian lawyer and former secretary of justice, recognized for his expertise in legal matters related to governance and democracy. He has gained prominence for his views on the robustness of the charges against Jair Bolsonaro, asserting that they clearly position Bolsonaro as a leader of an alleged plot to undermine democratic processes in Brazil. Botelho's insights are highly regarded in discussions surrounding the integrity of Brazil's judicial system.
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Recent news mentions
Botelho is the lawyer defending Luiz Antônio Bull, one of the targets of the Banco Master investigation.
Jatinho usado por Toffoli na final da Libertadores também esteve na região de resort frequentado por ministro do STF com seguranças
Brazil· 2026-01-23
Botelho is the lawyer defending Luiz Antônio Bull, one of the targets of the Banco Master investigation.
Jatinho usado por Toffoli na final da Libertadores também esteve na região de resort frequentado por ministro do STF com segurançasBrazil· 2026-01-23Augusto de Arruda Botelho is a lawyer representing one of the executives of Banco Master implicated in fraud allegations.
As ligações perigosas - Estadão
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-24
Augusto de Arruda Botelho is part of the defense for a former director of Banco Master.
Gilmar Mendes diz ter ‘absoluta confiança’ em Moraes em caso do Banco MasterLiechtenstein· 2025-12-23
Augusto de Arruda Botelho is a lawyer for one of the parties implicated in a fraud case involving Banco Master.
A imprudência de Toffoli - EstadãoLiechtenstein· 2025-12-09
Augusto de Arruda Botelho is a lawyer who received financial support from Luiz Osvaldo Pastore for his campaign.
Quem é Luiz Osvaldo Pastore, empresário que bancou avião para Toffoli e já fez doação a 24 políticosLiechtenstein· 2025-12-09
Augusto de Arruda Botelho considers the accusation of censorship exaggerated but acknowledges clarity issues.
Novas decisões de Moraes sobre Bolsonaro podem ser entendidas como censura prévia, apontam juristasLiechtenstein· 2025-07-22
Augusto de Arruda Botelho, a former Brazilian secretary of justice, called the moment a historic one for democracy in Brazil.
Brazilians hail strength of democracy as Bolsonaro is called to account | Brazil
United Kingdom· 2025-02-19
Augusto de Arruda Botelho is a former secretary of justice who believes the charges against Bolsonaro are robust.
Bolsonaro indictment leaves Brazil’s tropical Trump staring at prospect of jail | Jair BolsonaroUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19
