Benedito Gonçalves
BrazilpoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Benedito Gonçalves is a prominent Brazilian jurist serving as a minister of the Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ). Known for his impactful decisions, he recently became the focus of attention after uncovering evidence of potential fraud in a significant legal case involving Eletrobras, a major electricity utility company in Brazil. His actions triggered a disciplinary investigation leading to the suspension of two judges in connection with alleged irregularities in the release of a substantial financial judgment against the company. Gonçalves' commitment to upholding judicial integrity and transparency highlights his crucial role in addressing corruption within the Brazilian legal system.
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Benedito Gonçalves is a minister on the commission overseeing the disciplinary process.
STJ vai ouvir vítimas e testemunhas em processo disciplinar contra Buzzi por suspeita de importunação sexualBrazil· 2026-06-02
Benedito Gonçalves voted for the inelegibility of Jair Bolsonaro.
Por que Bolsonaro teve a prisão preventiva decretada?Brazil· 2025-11-22
Benedito Gonçalves was among the ministers present at Barroso's farewell dinner.
Reta final de Barroso no STF tem homenagens, reflexão sobre voto no aborto e preparação para retiro espiritualBrazil· 2025-10-16
Benedito Gonçalves is a minister of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) who was included in the U.S. sanctions.
Juiz auxiliar sancionado por EUA com Lei Magnitsky deixa gabinete de Moraes no STFBrazil· 2025-09-27
Benedito Gonçalves, a former electoral corregidor and minister, was also sanctioned.
Quais autoridades brasileiras já foram sancionadas pelos EUA? Veja lista
Liechtenstein· 2025-09-23
Benedito Gonçalves had his visa canceled by the US government.
Governo Trump confirma lista de autoridades brasileiras punidas com restrição de visto; veja quaisLiechtenstein· 2025-09-23
Benedito Gonçalves is a minister of the STJ who was involved in the electoral processes against Bolsonaro.
EUA ampliam sanções a autoridades brasileiras duas semanas após a condenação de Bolsonaro por tentativa de golpeBrazil· 2025-09-22
Benedito Gonçalves considered that the new space should strengthen cooperation between the two peoples.
“Tenho orgulho pelo que os brasileiros fazem por Lisboa”, diz Carlos Moedas | Economia, negócios e finanças
Portugal· 2025-07-05
Benedito Gonçalves, a minister of the Superior Court of Justice, determined the suspension of the strike by federal tax service employees.
STJ determina suspensão de greve na Receita e impõe multa diária de R$ 500 milBrazil· 2025-06-08
Benedito Gonçalves highlighted the violation of electoral laws in Bolsonaro's campaign tactics.
STF rejeita recurso de Bolsonaro e mantém condenação por propaganda irregular contra Lula em 2022Liechtenstein· 2025-03-31
Benedito Gonçalves is the minister who ruled in favor of Eletrobrás in the Superior Tribunal de Justiça.
CNJ mantém desembargador e juízes afastados por suspeita de fraude de R$ 150 mi contra EletrobrasLiechtenstein· 2025-03-27
Benedito Gonçalves is the minister who issued a favorable decision for Eletrobrás regarding the recovery of funds.
Em 38 minutos juiz liberou quase R$ 150 milhões da Eletrobrás sem exigir garantias, diz investigaçãoLiechtenstein· 2025-03-01Benedito Gonçalves is a minister who ruled in favor of Eletrobras, indicating evidence of fraud in the judicial execution.
CNJ vê atuação ‘enviesada’ e afasta mais um juiz na fraude de R$ 150 milhões contra EletrobrasLiechtenstein· 2025-03-01
Benedito Gonçalves is a minister of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) who also signed the note in defense of the judiciary.
STJ defende decisões judiciais brasileiras após críticas dos EUA a MoraesLiechtenstein· 2025-03-01
Benedito Gonçalves is a minister at the Superior Tribunal de Justiça who pointed out 'indícios de fraude' in a case involving Eletrobras.
Ministro do STJ viu ‘indícios de fraudes’ em ação de R$ 150 milhões contra EletrobrasLiechtenstein· 2025-02-27