Oscar Vilhena
Oscar Vilhena is a prominent Brazilian political scientist and law professor with over 30 years of experience studying the Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil. He is known for his concept of 'supremocracia,' which refers to the authority exercised by the STF over other branches of government. Vilhena has been vocal about the dynamics between the STF and the legislative branch, particularly in the context of political maneuvers aimed at shielding politicians from legal accountability. His insights have been sought after in discussions regarding constitutional law and the implications of legislative decisions on judicial processes.
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Oscar Vilhena is a professor who affirms that the proposed Code of Conduct aims to contribute to transparency.
Atuação de familiares de ministros do STF em Cortes superiores reforça debate sobre código de conduta
Brazil· 2026-02-05
He is the director of FGV Direito SP and coordinator of the document proposing the new code.
sugestões a Fachin se alinham a exemplos mundiais, mas ministros resistem a quarentena e regras para palestrasBrazil· 2026-01-28
Oscar Vilhena is the director of the law school at Fundação Getúlio Vargas in São Paulo.
Com Messias, STF consolida perfil: saem juízes e juristas, entram ministros de governo
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-02
Oscar Vilhena, a professor, stated that the commission is in favor of justice but critical of the current system.
OAB de São Paulo cria comissão para reforma do Judiciário e ‘contenção’ do STFLiechtenstein· 2025-06-24
Oscar Vilhena is a professor of Constitutional Law at FGV.
Quais as perspectivas sobre o julgamento da tentativa de golpe de Estado? | Dois PontosLiechtenstein· 2025-06-04
Oscar Vilhena is a political scientist and law professor who has studied the Supreme Federal Court for over 30 years.
STF não vai se deixar driblar pela Câmara, diz cientista políticoLiechtenstein· 2025-05-09