Guaraci Vianna

Guaraci Vianna is a Brazilian judge known for his involvement in significant legal cases, including those related to corporate law and regulatory compliance. Recently, he made headlines for his ruling that allowed the Refit refinery, also known as the Refinaria de Manguinhos, to resume its operations in Rio de Janeiro, amidst allegations of tax evasion and regulatory violations. His decision came after a complex legal dispute involving claims from the Receita Federal, which categorized the refinery as a 'contumacious tax evader'.