Celso de Mello
Celso de Mello is a retired Brazilian Supreme Court Justice who served on the court from 1989 until his retirement in 2020. Known for his expertise in constitutional law, Mello played a significant role in numerous landmark decisions, shaping Brazil's legal landscape. His tenure was marked by a commitment to upholding democratic principles and the rule of law, often advocating for civil liberties and human rights. As a prominent legal figure, he has continued to provide insights on legal matters and public policy after his retirement, and recently commented on the implications of a legislative resolution affecting former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Celso de Mello is a retired minister of the Supreme Federal Court who has also discussed the code of conduct proposal with Edson Fachin.
Fachin tem apoio de cúpula do Judiciário e opera no ‘um a um’ no STF para instituir código de ética
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-20
Celso de Mello is a retired STF minister who supports the creation of a Code of Ethics.
Toffoli e Moraes colocam STF no centro da crise do Master e pressão por Código de Conduta aumentaLiechtenstein· 2025-12-14
Celso de Mello, a retired minister of the STF, stated that Fachin's proposal for an ethics code deserves broad public support.
Fachin quer código de ética para tribunais inspirado em regra alemã e vai usar CNJ para criá-loLiechtenstein· 2025-12-08
Celso de Mello criticizes the re-edition of the Monroe Doctrine as a sign of imperial arrogance.
Como a nova estratégia de defesa dos EUA pode afetar o Brasil ao priorizar o Hemisfério OcidentalLiechtenstein· 2025-12-08
Celso de Mello was appointed by José Sarney at the age of 43.
Com indicação de Messias para vaga de Barroso, média de idade de ministros do STF é 58 anos
Brazil· 2025-11-21
Celso de Mello, who has retired, was part of the majority supporting the legality of outsourcing.
‘Uberização’: STF deve ter acordo para ampliar benefícios a trabalhador, mas sem impor CLT; entendaLiechtenstein· 2025-10-14
Celso de Mello was appointed by José Sarney at the age of 43.
cotados para a vaga de Barroso reforçam tendência mais jovem nas últimas indicações ao STFBrazil· 2025-10-11
Celso de Mello joined Fachin in a historic vote that classified transphobia as a crime of racism.
Novo presidente do STF, Fachin se equilibra entre moderação e avanço; veja o que dizem especialistasLiechtenstein· 2025-09-29
Celso de Mello commented on the Supreme Court's ability to maintain its institutional dignity.
STF busca virar página e encerrar ações da trama golpista em 2025, mas casos sobre emendas parlamentares desafiamBrazil· 2025-09-15
Celso de Mello commented on the Supreme Court's ability to maintain its institutional dignity.
STF busca virar página e encerrar ações da trama golpista em 2025, mas casos sobre emendas parlamentares desafiamBrazil· 2025-09-15Celso de Mello affirms that the proposed amnesty for those involved in the January 8 attacks directly affronts the Constitution.
'Anistia aos golpistas é afronta à Constituição e viola a separação de Poderes', diz Celso de MelloBrazil· 2025-09-08Celso de Mello, a retired minister of the Supreme Federal Court, argues that the proposed amnesty for those involved in the January 8 attacks directly affronts the Constitution.
'Anistia aos golpistas é afronta à Constituição e viola a separação de Poderes', diz Celso de MelloBrazil· 2025-09-08Celso de Mello condemned the sanctions imposed by the United States.
Lula diz a ministros do STF que sanções a Moraes são afrontas ao Brasil e que atuação do Judiciário está fora de conversas com os EUABrazil· 2025-07-31
Celso de Mello is presented as one of the founders of the American branch of Arcos Brasil.
Venda ilegal de pau-brasil desviou R$ 1 bi em dez anosBrazil· 2025-06-29
Celso de Mello, a retired minister of the Supreme Federal Court, believes that the resolution approved by the Chamber of Deputies is absolutely ineffective for former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Resolução da Câmara é ‘absolutamente ineficaz’ para Bolsonaro, diz Celso de MelloLiechtenstein· 2025-05-09