Luis Fux
Luis Fux is a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice, known for his legal expertise and his role in significant judicial decisions in Brazil. Recently, he gained media attention for being the sole dissenting voice in the Supreme Court's ruling against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was found guilty of attempting a coup to retain power after losing the 2022 elections. Fux's vote to acquit Bolsonaro has sparked diverse reactions, reflecting the complex political landscape in Brazil and his influence in ongoing legal and political discussions.
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Eduardo Bolsonaro registra 50 faltas não justificadas na Câmara e PT pressiona por perda de mandato
Brazil· 2025-11-29
Luis Fux was the only minister to diverge in the judgment, focusing on defense requests.
análise com IA de todos os votos mostra que ministros usaram estratégias diferentes para decisõesBrazil· 2025-09-14
Luis Fux was the only minister to diverge in the judgment, focusing on defense arguments.
análise com IA de todos os votos mostra que ministros usaram estratégias diferentes para decisõesBrazil· 2025-09-14
Justice Luis Fux cast the lone acquittal vote in Bolsonaro's case, arguing that no one can be punished for cogitation.
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro jailed for 27 years after court convicts him of attempting coup – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-12
Luis Fux was the only supreme court justice to vote to absolve Bolsonaro in the coup case.
Bolsonaro verdict marks end to Brazil’s notorious leniency with military men – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
Judge Luis Fux was the only one to dissent, voting to acquit the former president.
Vrhovni sud Brazila proglasio Bolsonara krivim za planiranje državnog udara
Montenegro· 2025-09-11
