Ricardo Couto de Castro
Ricardo Couto de Castro is the president of the Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro. As a leading judicial figure, he has a significant influence on the legal proceedings within the state. He was called to attend an audience regarding the aftermath of the deadly 'Operação Contenção,' which has raised serious concerns about police practices and accountability.
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Recent news mentions
Ricardo Couto de Castro decided to postpone a trip abroad to assume the interim governorship of the State of Rio de Janeiro.
presidente do Tribunal de Justiça adia viagem e assume governo do estado até a volta de Cláudio Castro
Brazil· 2026-01-29
Ricardo Couto de Castro is the president of the Court of Justice who temporarily assumed the governorship.
Guilherme Delaroli, presidente em exercício da Alerj, pode assumir o governo do Rio mesmo sem previsão legalBrazil· 2026-01-29
Ricardo Couto de Castro will assume the chair and is obligated to schedule the voting.
De voto secreto a prazos, ineditismo de eleição indireta no Rio abre margem para judicializaçãoBrazil· 2026-01-22
Ricardo Couto de Castro is the president of the Tribunal de Justiça who would assume the government if Cláudio Castro is cassated.
Ministros do TSE avaliam plenário dividido sobre pedido de cassação de Cláudio CastroBrazil· 2025-11-07
Ricardo Couto de Castro is the president of the Tribunal de Justiça who would assume the government if Cláudio Castro is cassated.
Relatora no TSE vota pela cassação de Cláudio Castro e julgamento é interrompido após pedido de vistaBrazil· 2025-11-05
Ricardo Couto de Castro, the president of the Court of Justice, is expected to attend the meetings called by Moraes.
Moraes manda Cláudio Castro explicar mortes em megaoperação
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-29
