Joaquim Barbosa
BrazilpoliticianMaleb. 19545.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Joaquim Barbosa is a prominent Brazilian lawyer and former judge who served as the President of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil from 2012 to 2014. He is best known for his role in the Mensalão trial, which was a landmark corruption case that led to the conviction of several high-profile politicians and members of the ruling party. Barbosa's tenure at the STF was marked by his commitment to judicial independence and transparency, making him a significant figure in Brazil's legal landscape. In recent news, his judicial approach is being referenced as a potential precedent for the upcoming trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro regarding charges of attempted coup d'état.
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Joaquim Barbosa appears with 1% in the voting intentions.
Lula marca 41%, contra 31% de Flávio Bolsonaro em pesquisa feita em meio a operação contra Jaques WagnerBrazil· 2026-06-20
Joaquim Barbosa is a retired minister who attended meetings about the code of conduct.
Fachin tenta contornar crises em quatro meses à frente do STFBrazil· 2025-12-25
Joaquim Barbosa was appointed to the Supreme Court as a representative of minorities.
Com Messias, STF consolida perfil: saem juízes e juristas, entram ministros de governo
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-02
Joaquim Barbosa previously moved to the Second Chamber and took all processes under his rapporteurship.
Ida de Fux para a Segunda Turma gera debate sobre caso BolsonaroBrazil· 2025-10-24
Joaquim Barbosa was appointed by Lula but later became a critic of the PT.
Lula reforça perfil centralizador em indicação para STF e muda estratégia de 'conselheiros jurídicos' de outros mandatosBrazil· 2025-10-17
Joaquim Barbosa was appointed to the Supreme Court and became a prominent figure during the mensalão trial.
Substituto de Barroso é prova dos 9 da lição que Lula aprendeu sobre como escolher ministro do STFLiechtenstein· 2025-10-17
Joaquim Barbosa accused Gilmar Mendes of destroying the credibility of Brazilian justice.
‘Psicopatia’, ‘capangas’ e ‘figura lamentável’: em nova briga, Gilmar Mendes ataca Luiz FuxLiechtenstein· 2025-10-16
Barbosa was appointed by Lula but later voted against the PT leaders in a significant case.
ao escolher o substituto de Barroso, Lula terá que optar entre manter o critério da confiança e garantir boa relação com o SenadoBrazil· 2025-10-11
Joaquim Barbosa was appointed by Lula in 2003 and later voted for the convictions of former party presidents.
os pontos fortes e fracos dos favoritos à vaga de BarrosoBrazil· 2025-10-11
Joaquim Barbosa was succeeded by Edson Fachin as a member of the STF.
Fachin toma posse à frente do STF com desafio de unir onze ilhas e tirar Corte dos holofotesLiechtenstein· 2025-09-29
Joaquim Barbosa's retirement led to Luiz Edson Fachin's appointment to the STF.
'Pacificação não é abrir mão de convicções', afirma Barroso em sessão de despedida da presidência do STFBrazil· 2025-09-25
Joaquim Barbosa was the rapporteur in the mensalão case, with whom Fux previously agreed.
Fux abandona a si mesmo em voto favorável a réus da trama golpistaLiechtenstein· 2025-09-10
Joaquim Barbosa had a heated exchange with Gilmar Mendes during a discussion on constitutional issues.
‘Capangas’, ‘pitadas de psicopatia’ e ‘esse aparte é meu’: Relembre embates entre ministros do STFLiechtenstein· 2025-09-10Joaquim Barbosa is a former minister known for his controversial individual decision to suspend a constitutional amendment.
Ministros do STF ignoram norma do regimento em decisões individuais sobre Bolsonaro e Lei MagnitskyLiechtenstein· 2025-09-06
Joaquim Barbosa was the relator in the mensalão case and aligned with Fux in condemning most defendants.
Fux, que foi juiz rígido no mensalão, conquistou Bolsonaro antes da trama golpista chegar ao STFLiechtenstein· 2025-07-22
Joaquim Barbosa is noted for his role in the mensalão trial, which increased public awareness of the ministers.
Ministros do STF raramente divergem; veja o que influencia nas vezes em que há discordânciasLiechtenstein· 2025-07-13
Joaquim Barbosa is cited as a positive reference for children, showing that people of their color can achieve high positions.
‘MC Poze do Rodo também é um problema de economia’; Pedro Fernando Nery explica em vídeoLiechtenstein· 2025-06-06
Joaquim Barbosa was the rapporteur during the mensalão trial, known for his punitive stance.
Fux assume papel de ‘revisor informal’ de Moraes e deve disputar procedimentos da ação de BolsonaroLiechtenstein· 2025-03-27
Joaquim Barbosa was mentioned in a conversation about the creation of the judge of guarantees.
Vídeo: Flávio Dino e Cármen Lúcia brincam sobre idade em julgamento da denúncia de BolsonaroLiechtenstein· 2025-03-25Joaquim Barbosa is a former minister whose precedent is referenced in the current case against Bolsonaro.
STF pode ter que fazer mágica para julgar Bolsonaro em 2025Liechtenstein· 2025-03-07