Gilmar Mendes
BrazilpoliticianMaleb. 19555.2Global Dominance: 0.12%Gilmar Mendes is a distinguished Brazilian Supreme Court Justice known for his influential role in shaping constitutional law in Brazil. As the rapporteur for various high-profile cases, including those related to indigenous land rights and the 'marco temporal' legislation, Mendes has been pivotal in addressing complex legal issues that intersect with social justice, governmental authority, and indigenous sovereignty. His current work involves facilitating negotiations aimed at reconciling conflicting interests among stakeholders in Brazilian land policy.
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Gilmar Mendes defended the Attorney General of the Republic, Paulo Gonet, and criticized Minister André Mendonça.
'Decisões de enorme alcance tomadas de afogadilho'Brazil· 2026-09-26
Gilmar Mendes followed the vote of Alexandre de Moraes.
STF condena Eduardo Bolsonaro a pagar R$ 80 mil por difamação contra Tabata AmaralBrazil· 2026-09-26
Gilmar Mendes is a minister of the Supreme Federal Court who was mentioned in connection with Dalide Corrêa.
CNJ manda devolver à União R$ 4,7 bilhões em precatórios de usinas que venderam créditos ao MasterBrazil· 2026-09-23
Gilmar Mendes is a minister who has been referenced in the context of the legal proceedings involving Banco Master.
Master transferiu R$ 1,4 bilhão em precatórios à empresa de delator um mês antes de ser liquidado pelo BCBrazil· 2026-09-23
Gilmar Mendes is a minister of the Supreme Federal Court proposing to take a case regarding sugar and alcohol plants to the plenary.
Gilmar propõe levar caso de usinas ao plenário após mensagens de Vorcaro mostrarem interesse em voto de Nunes MarquesBrazil· 2026-09-23Gilmar Mendes is a minister who participated in a meeting with Vorcaro regarding legal matters.
Vorcaro firmou contrato com escritório de mulher de desembargador identificado como da 'turma' de Nunes MarquesBrazil· 2026-09-22
Gilmar Mendes is involved in a new round of accusations against André Mendonça regarding their roles in the Master case.
Embates e impasse sobre caso Moraes fazem Fachin rever estratégia de sessões públicas no STFBrazil· 2026-09-21
Gilmar Mendes raised a question of order regarding the joint processing of the cases.
Prazo de Mendonça para rebater acusações de Moraes termina nesta segunda, e Fachin terá que definir próximos passosBrazil· 2026-09-21
Gilmar Mendes is a decano of the STF who defended Gonet's reputation in a public statement.
Foto com Vorcaro pressiona Gonet e muda clima na PGR às vésperas de análise do caso por subprocuradoresBrazil· 2026-09-21
Gilmar Mendes is a minister of the Supreme Federal Court who also received copies of the data from the Federal Police.
Mendonça e Fux informam à PF, em ofícios, que não conseguem acessar íntegra do celular de Vorcaro entregue ao STFBrazil· 2026-09-20
Gilmar Mendes has served as a minister for 24 years and is set to leave in 2030.
Crise sem precedentes no STF faz presidenciáveis pregarem mudanças, e mandato para ministros é consenso; veja propostasBrazil· 2026-09-20
Gilmar Mendes, a minister of the Supreme Federal Court, ruled that the adjustment of Bolsa Família does not violate electoral law.
Gilmar diz que reajuste do Bolsa Família não viola lei eleitoralBrazil· 2026-09-19Gilmar Mendes is a minister of the Supreme Federal Court who also received copies of the data from the Federal Police.
PF entrega íntegra de celular de Vorcaro a Mendonça e Fux em meio à crise no STFBrazil· 2026-09-18Gilmar Mendes questioned the actions of Luiz Fux regarding the conduct of the judgment related to André Mendonça.
Após cancelar julgamento e novo embate entre ministros, Fachin recebe integrantes do STF no gabineteBrazil· 2026-09-18
Gilmar Mendes is a minister who criticized Mendonça's handling of the Master case and accused him of seeking political gains.
Fachin adia julgamento no STF sobre atuação de Mendonça no caso Master previsto para dia 23Brazil· 2026-09-17Gilmar Mendes has publicly criticized the handling of investigations by Mendonça, attributing political motivations to his actions.
Mendonça diz ter sido alvo de 'represálias' e 'tentativas de intimidação' após levar adiante relatório da PFBrazil· 2026-09-17Lula mentioned that the famous secret phone is now in the hands of Gilmar Mendes.
'Se tiver errado, terá que pagar'Brazil· 2026-09-17Gilmar Mendes criticized André Mendonça, calling him a 'campaign puppet' and questioning his impartiality as a magistrate.
Mendonça rebate Gilmar, diz que retirada de sigilo de investigações não partiu dele e critica 'verborragia' no STFBrazil· 2026-09-17Gilmar Mendes questioned the conduct of his colleague Luiz Fux in the judgment that removed Andrei Rodrigues from the command of the Federal Police.
Gilmar questiona condução de Fux em julgamento que afastou Andrei Rodrigues do comando da PF e chama Mendonça de 'pixuleco eleitoral'Brazil· 2026-09-17
Gilmar Mendes has advocated for a more centralized approach from the Supreme regarding the Master case.
Condução de Fachin de julgamento sobre mensagens de Vorcaro é alvo de críticas das alas de Moraes e de Mendonça no STFBrazil· 2026-09-16Mendes presented a question of order suggesting that the cases involving Moraes and Mendonça be combined under a new rapporteur.
Pedido de Dino para suspender julgamento de Moraes abre caminho para STF adiar análise de caso Mendonça, avaliam ministrosBrazil· 2026-09-16
Gilmar Mendes is the decano of the Supreme Federal Court and was involved in a tense discussion with other ministers regarding judicial conduct.
as mensagens de WhatsApp entre Gilmar, Nunes Marques e Fux antes de sessão sobre mensagens de VorcaroBrazil· 2026-09-16
Gilmar Mendes is treated as a name that should remain out of the conflict according to Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign.
Campanha de Flávio deve poupar Fachin de críticas em meio à crise no STF e busca novas pontes com a CorteBrazil· 2026-09-16
Gilmar Mendes is part of the Supreme Court's faction that is closer to Lula.
Lula defende investigação sem transformar Moraes em adversário e adota cautela em uso eleitoral da crise no STFBrazil· 2026-09-16
Gilmar Mendes raised a point of order based on a letter from Flávio Dino during the session.
ala pró-Moraes concentra metade do tempo de julgamento no STF; veja quem falou maisBrazil· 2026-09-16Gilmar Mendes voted to analyze the cases involving Moraes and Mendonça together.
veja os principais embates da sessão do STF que julgou investigação de MoraesBrazil· 2026-09-16Gilmar Mendes was involved in a heated exchange with André Mendonça during the session.
por dentro da sessão que expôs tensão no STFBrazil· 2026-09-16
Gilmar Mendes raised a question of order during the Supreme Court proceedings.
Quando o julgamento volta? STF vai debater atuação de Mendonça primeiro? Veja perguntas e respostas sobre caso de MoraesBrazil· 2026-09-16Gilmar Mendes described the situation in the Court as 'eine grosse Konfusion' during the session.
as frases do julgamento sobre Vorcaro e MoraesBrazil· 2026-09-16Gilmar Mendes is mentioned as being involved in a heated exchange with André Mendonça during the court session.
Imprensa internacional vê 'luta feroz' entre ministros do STF e destaca proximidade de julgamento com eleiçõesBrazil· 2026-09-16