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August 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Edson Fachin has been elected as the new president of Brazil's Supreme Tribunal Federal (STF). Alexandre de Moraes will serve as his vice president. Both Fachin and Moraes were previously part of the TSE (Superior Electoral Court) duo. They will lead the STF for the next two years.
August 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The United States has observed a deterioration of human rights in Brazil. Supreme Court Justice Edson Fachin has spoken out in defense of judicial sovereignty. Fachin is set to be elected as the new president of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in a symbolic election and will lead the court until 2027. In his role, Fachin has condemned the 'erosion of democracy' and emphasized the importance of defending human rights. He has also criticized 'attempts at democratic erosion' in the Americas and stressed the need for Brazil to uphold its commitment to human rights and the independence of the judiciary.