Marco Aurélio Mello
Marco Aurélio Mello is a retired Brazilian Supreme Court Justice, known for his significant contributions to Brazilian law and his involvement in high-profile political cases. He served on the Supreme Court for over 30 years, becoming one of its most recognized figures. Mello has been a vocal advocate for judicial independence and has often expressed opinions on the balance between law and politics in Brazil. His tenure has been marked by important rulings that have shaped the country's legal landscape.
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Marco Aurélio Mello retired before he could express his opinion on a specific point regarding the Funrural case.
STF pauta julgamentos tributários com impacto de R$ 72,8 bi para a União; veja quais
Liechtenstein· 2026-01-12
Marco Aurélio Mello was another rapporteur who had already retired.
STF derruba leis de três cidades que proibiam ensino de gênero em escolas
Brazil· 2025-10-16
Marco Aurélio Mello was one of the dissenting voices against the majority in past labor-related decisions.
‘Uberização’: STF deve ter acordo para ampliar benefícios a trabalhador, mas sem impor CLT; entendaLiechtenstein· 2025-10-14
Marco Aurélio Mello's principle of not judging a process by its cover was referenced by Luiz Fux.
Fux rasga votos no 8/1, poupa Bolsonaro de golpe e culpa sobra para delatorLiechtenstein· 2025-09-11
Marco Aurélio Mello is the only one advocating for Bolsonaro's absolution, claiming no crime occurred.
Como 10 juristas calculam a provável pena de Bolsonaro no julgamento da trama golpistaBrazil· 2025-09-07
Marco Aurélio Mello is the only one advocating for Bolsonaro's absolution, claiming no crime occurred.
Como 10 juristas calculam a provável pena de Bolsonaro no julgamento da trama golpistaBrazil· 2025-09-07Marco Aurélio Mello is referenced regarding his evaluation of the legal processes involving Bolsonaro.
‘Brasil precisa reencontrar caminho da retomada do Estado de Direito’, diz Fernando SchülerLiechtenstein· 2025-09-07
Marco Aurélio Mello, a retired Supreme Court Justice, expressed concern over the deterioration of the institution under Moraes' leadership.
Moraes ao Washington Post: ‘Não existe possibilidade de recuar um milímetro’; leia a íntegraLiechtenstein· 2025-08-18
Former Justice Marco Aurelio Mello disagreed with Moraes' decision, citing the principle of presumed innocence.
Brazil’s Supreme Court caught off guard by order to arrest Bolsonaro, sources say
Guyana· 2025-08-07
Marco Aurélio Mello is the former president of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil and gave an exclusive interview to Estadão.
Andreazza: ‘Problemas na condução do processo salvam a barra tanto do corrupto quanto do golpista’Liechtenstein· 2025-07-25
Marco Aurélio Mello, ex-presidente do STF, evaluates that the STF is experiencing a moment of 'extravagance' with 'enormous' wear for the institution.
STF vive uma extravagância e Moraes precisa ser levado ao divã, diz Marco Aurélio MelloLiechtenstein· 2025-07-22Marco Aurélio Mello criticized Alexandre de Moraes for establishing censorship against Bolsonaro.
Novas decisões de Moraes sobre Bolsonaro podem ser entendidas como censura prévia, apontam juristasLiechtenstein· 2025-07-22
Marco Aurélio Mello is a retired minister of the STF whose decision Fux suspended regarding a drug trafficker.
Fux, que foi juiz rígido no mensalão, conquistou Bolsonaro antes da trama golpista chegar ao STFLiechtenstein· 2025-07-22
Marco Aurélio Mello is the minister who released André do Rap in 2020.
O laboratório que achou R$ 16,8 bi do crime e descobriu uma fortuna de André do Rap e dos corruptosLiechtenstein· 2025-06-09
Marco Aurélio Mello is a former Supreme Court minister who is also mentioned as a significant figure for the subcommittee's activities.
Com IOF, redes e Eduardo, bolsonarismo abre novas frentes de combate a gestão Lula para repetir PixLiechtenstein· 2025-05-29
Marco Aurélio Mello is referenced as a figure who often takes a contrary position in the Supreme Court.
Moraes mira canhões contra anistia e tira Kassab da primeira instância de volta para o STFLiechtenstein· 2025-03-28
Marco Aurélio Mello is a former minister who criticized the harshness of a legal sentence.
'Acharam que eu seria um vice decorativo', diz Pampolha ao desafiar Castro e anunciar candidatura a governadorBrazil· 2025-03-26
