Fachin
Edson Fachin is a Brazilian jurist and a member of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil, having been appointed by President Dilma Rousseff in 2015. He has gained prominence for his involvement in high-profile cases and constitutional matters, advocating for democracy and legal transparency. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of the Supreme Court's controversial deliberations regarding the 'Marco Supremo da Internet', where concerns were raised about the legislative process and the implications for freedom of expression and regulation of digital platforms.
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Recent news mentions
Fachin announced that the decisions made by Gilmar Mendes and Flávio Dino remain valid until the judgment on March 25.
Gilmar Mendes determina cumprimento imediato de decisões do STF
Brazil· 2026-02-28
Fachin, the president, granted Barroso a farewell stage for his final vote.
O último show de Barroso foi homenagem ao personalismo e expôs o vício do STF
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-20
Fachin is noted for his initial positive stance in the Supreme Federal Court regarding the separation of law and politics.
País comprou tese simplória de que era preciso abrir mão de elementos da democracia para salvá-laLiechtenstein· 2025-09-30
Fachin is expected to reposition the Court as a guardian of the Constitution.
Aliados de Bolsonaro sonham com ‘autocontenção’ do STF com Fachin na presidênciaLiechtenstein· 2025-09-29
Fachin is noted for his reference to 'censura colateral' in his vote.
O Marco Supremo da Internet resultou de um processo autoritárioLiechtenstein· 2025-06-27
