Gilmar Mendes

Gilmar Mendes

Brazil BrazilpoliticianMaleb. 19554.8Global Dominance: 0.02%

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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Minister Gilmar Mendes determined that Senator Soraya Thronicke provide more information regarding the allegations.

peça-chave em denúncia contra vice de Flávio Bolsonaro apresenta versões opostas
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-12
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Gilmar Mendes is the minister overseeing the case related to Alfredo Gaspar.

‘Pessoa preparada e de coragem’
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-11
5.0

Gilmar Mendes is mentioned as the minister to whom the defense of Alfredo Gaspar requested a genetic comparison.

Campanha de Lula antecipa ataques a vice de Flávio e tenta ampliar desgaste de adversário no eleitorado feminino
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-10
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Gilmar Mendes is the decano of the Supreme Federal Court and is involved in proposing a binding summary to regulate fiscal measures.

STF antecipa debate sobre 'pautas-bomba' e ministros veem ambiente favorável para frear medidas de impacto fiscal
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-07
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Andre Mendonca
Andre Mendonca

Zema criticized Minister Gilmar Mendes of the STF for his actions and represented him in a derogatory manner.

Zema defende 'mudança profunda' no Judiciário e modelo de segurança pública inspirado em Bukele
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-06
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Gilmar Mendes presented a proposal to consolidate the understanding of the Supreme Court regarding laws that create mandatory expenses.

como o governo vai tentar evitar rombo bilionário nas contas
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-15
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Gilmar Mendes is a minister of the Supreme Court who proposed a legal orientation regarding the PEC.

Senado aprova PEC da aposentadoria especial para agentes de saúde, com impacto de R$ 30 bilhões
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-14
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Gilmar Mendes is one of the ministers who demanded detailed information from the tribunals about magistrates' payments.

Tribunais negam desrespeito ao STF e atribuem pagamentos acima do teto a aposentadorias, férias e verbas indenizatórias
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-10
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Gilmar Mendes was among the ministers who supported the decision to allow additional payments.

Maioria do STF decide liberar parte do pagamento de penduricalhos
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-27
7.0

Gilmar Mendes is a minister of the Supreme Federal Court who participated in the decision-making regarding judicial compensation.

Com penduricalhos, juízes e procuradores lideram ranking de vencimentos por estado; confira
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-26
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Gilmar Mendes is a minister of the Supreme Federal Court who joined his colleagues in supporting adjustments to the payment rules.

Ministros do STF apresentam voto conjunto para liberar parte do pagamento de penduricalhos
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-26
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Gilmar Mendes criticized the legality and proportionality of measures during the investigation of Banco Master.

Entorno de Mendonça vê críticas de Gilmar como tentativa de abalar investigação do Master
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-25
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Gilmar Mendes, a minister of the Supreme Federal Court, sent guarantees required by Italy for the potential extradition of Carla Zambelli.

Gilmar envia à AGU garantias exigidas pela Itália para eventual extradição de Zambelli
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-24
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Carla Zambelli
Carla Zambelli

Gilmar Mendes is the decano of the Supreme Federal Court who has maintained a prominent role in the court for years.

Caso Master amplia força de Mendonça na Segunda Turma do STF e desafia Gilmar
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-21
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Gilmar Mendes is known for his long-standing presence in the Supreme Court and his critical views on corruption investigations.

Mendonça e Gilmar entre o Velho e o Novo Testamento
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-19
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Gilmar Mendes is the current president of the Supreme Federal Court.

Ministros do STF defendem impedimento de Toffoli em julgamento do caso Master
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-03-06
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Gilmar Mendes is a minister and the current president of the Supreme Federal Court.

Ministros do STF defendem impedimento de Toffoli em julgamento do caso Master
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-03-05
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Gilmar Mendes is a minister of the Supreme Federal Court who has been criticized for his understanding of plea agreements.

PGR critica entendimento de Gilmar sobre delação e cita possível efeito sobre trama golpista e outros processos
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-03-03
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