Edson Fachin

Edson Fachin

Brazil BrazilpoliticianMaleb. 19756.6Global Dominance: 0.02%

Edson Fachin is a prominent Brazilian jurist who has served as a Minister of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) since 2015. He is recognized for his expertise in constitutional law and has played a crucial role in significant cases, including the annulment of convictions against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which restored Lula's political rights and highlighted issues of judicial jurisdiction in Brazil.

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Edson Fachin, the president of the Supreme Federal Court, criticized Javier Milei's disrespectful comments about Alexandre de Moraes.

Fachin diz que fala de Milei sobre Moraes foi 'desrespeitosa' e 'incompatível com a civilidade'
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-25
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Edson Fachin redistributed the investigation to André Mendonça due to connections between the facts being investigated.

Mendonça autoriza inquérito no STF para investigar financiamento de Vorcaro a Dark Horse, filme sobre Bolsonaro
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-23
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Edson Fachin's management included the creation of a code of conduct for the Supreme Court.

'Master é abalo sísmico para o STF. Quem julga o julgador?', diz o jurista Joaquim Falcão
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-11
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Edson Fachin is the President of the CNJ and commented on the payment of functional passives during a judgment at the STF.

Tribunais de SP e MG dizem ter R$ 7,6 bilhões em valores devidos a magistrados, que STF avalia liberar após auditoria
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-10
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Fachin is the president of the Supreme Federal Court and highlighted the risks faced by judges combating organized crime.

Alerta de Fachin sobre cem juízes em risco de retaliação expõe desafios da proteção a autoridades que combatem facções
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-10
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Edson Fachin is the president of the STF who emphasized the importance of in-person sessions for decision-making.

O STF melhorou. E pouca gente viu
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-09
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Edson Fachin rejected the early extradition of Cherkasov, citing ongoing investigations in Brazil.

quem é o espião russo expulso pelo governo
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-08
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Edson Fachin is the president of the Supreme Court of Brazil and is involved in the judgment regarding the elections in Rio de Janeiro.

Dino libera ação que definirá eleição do Rio e processo será pautado em agosto em plenário
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-30
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Edson Fachin was part of the majority that supported the decision on additional payments.

Maioria do STF decide liberar parte do pagamento de penduricalhos
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-27
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Edson Fachin is the president of the Supreme Federal Court who received the report from Andrei Rodrigues regarding the Master case.

Desconfianças sobre casos Master e INSS ampliam desconforto entre Mendonça e diretor-geral da PF
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-27
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Edson Fachin is the president of the Supreme Federal Court who decided that André Mendonça would be the rapporteur for the investigation request regarding Flávio Bolsonaro.

Fachin decide que Mendonça vai ser o relator de pedido de investigação de Flávio Bolsonaro no STF em caso 'Dark Horse'
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-26
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Edson Fachin is the president of the Supreme Court and is involved in presenting a proposal to standardize vacation rules for judges.

Novas regras permitem que juízes e procuradores possam ter 12 semanas de descanso por ano
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-22
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Edson Fachin is the president of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil and has discussed regulatory issues with Gabriel Galípolo.

Fintech obtém autorização judicial para funcionar e BC tenta evitar onda de ações
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-02
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Gabriel Galipolo
Gabriel Galipolo

Edson Fachin is the president of the Supreme Federal Court who convened a meeting regarding the case involving Toffoli and Vorcaro.

Toffoli diz a interlocutores que não está impedido de julgar decisão de Mendonça sobre prisão de Vorcaro
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-03-06
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Edson Fachin is the president who convened a meeting regarding the case.

Ministros do STF defendem impedimento de Toffoli em julgamento do caso Master
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-03-06
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Edson Fachin is the president who convened a meeting regarding the case Master.

Ministros do STF defendem impedimento de Toffoli em julgamento do caso Master
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-03-05
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Edson Fachin is the president of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) and instituted a technical commission to discuss the compliance with the salary cap in public service.

Fachin forma comissão para discutir teto do funcionalismo e define prazo para conclusão dos trabalhos
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-03-03
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Edson Fachin is the president of the STF who received materials related to the investigation involving Vorcaro.

André Mendonça desobriga cunhado de Vorcaro a ir à CPI do Crime Organizado
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-28
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Edson Fachin, the president of the Court, mentioned a meeting with the Congress leadership to create a working group for a proposal on transitional rules regarding indemnity payments above the salary cap.

Juíza que reclamou de gastos próprios com lanche e café recebeu R$ 709,9 mil em salários em 2025
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-27
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Claudia
Claudia
Gilmar Mendes
Gilmar Mendes

Edson Fachin received material related to the investigation involving Toffoli.

Gilmar Mendes anula quebra de sigilo de empresa de Toffoli determinada por CPI do Crime Organizado
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-27
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Minister Edson Fachin mentioned a meeting with the Congress to create a working group for a transition rule on indemnity payments.

Juíza que reclamou de gastos próprios com lanche e café recebeu R$ 709,9 mil em salários em 2025
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-27
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Claudia
Claudia
Gilmar Mendes
Gilmar Mendes

Edson Fachin received material related to the investigation involving Toffoli.

Gilmar Mendes anula quebra de sigilo de empresa de Toffoli determinada por CPI do Crime Organizado
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-27
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Edson Fachin formalized the creation of a technical commission to address financial issues in the government.

Fachin formaliza comissão com Congresso e Fazenda para tratar de penduricalhos
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-27
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Edson Fachin is the president of the Supreme Court of Brazil and proposed the postponement of the judgment regarding 'penduricalhos'.

Fachin costurou adiamento de julgamento de penduricalhos no STF para tentar solução com Congresso
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-27
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Edson Fachin is the president of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) who announced the postponement of the analysis regarding the suspension of payments above the constitutional ceiling.

STF adia análise de penduricalhos no serviço público; suspensão em vigor segue valendo
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-26
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Edson Fachin is the president of the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

relator diz que ofensiva contra 'penduricalhos' favorece PEC e cobra apoio do governo
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-26
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