Rodrigo Janot

Rodrigo Janot is a Brazilian lawyer who served as the Attorney General of Brazil from 2013 to 2017. He is known for his role in significant investigations involving political corruption, particularly the Operation Car Wash (Lava Jato) scandal. Janot's tenure was marked by controversy, especially his public disputes with Supreme Court justices, including Gilmar Mendes. In his memoirs, he revealed a dramatic incident where he considered using a firearm against Mendes, highlighting the intense and often tumultuous nature of Brazilian politics during his time in office.