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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Under pressure from the Master case, Moraes is praised by Gilmar Mendes and Edson Fachin on the ninth anniversary at the STF

Supreme Court ministers praised Alexandre de Moraes for his nine years of service amid ongoing scrutiny related to the Master case.

Mar 19 • 18:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF Ministers See Fachin Isolated and Struggling to Overcome Internal Wear

At least half of the current ministers of the STF view President Edson Fachin as isolated and struggling to overcome internal erosion amidst a crisis in the court's credibility.

Mar 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin defends solid institutions and says that democracy requires 'constant vigilance'

Edson Fachin, president of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, emphasizes the necessity of strong institutions for democracy during a speech at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.

Mar 17 • 14:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin will have to regulate Dino's decision to end the compulsory retirement of judges

The president of Brazil's National Justice Council, Minister Edson Fachin, is tasked with regulating a recent decision to abolish the compulsory retirement of judges, a move initiated by Minister Flávio Dino.

Mar 17 • 11:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister Edson Fachin, president of the STF, makes a speech in defense of judicial self-restraint

The president of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court emphasized the importance of judicial self-restraint in his speech to law students.

Mar 17 • 00:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin states that judges must have 'irreproachable behavior in public and private life' in speech about ethics in the judiciary

The president of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Edson Fachin, emphasized the necessity for judges to maintain an irreproachable standard of conduct in both their public and private lives during a speech on judicial ethics.

Mar 16 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

With STF under pressure, Fachin says self-restraint is a demonstration of strength

Minister Edson Fachin emphasized the importance of self-restraint and the separation of politics and justice to maintain public trust in the STF, amidst an image crisis.

Mar 16 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fachin sends messages to judges while supporting Mendonça and discussing the STF against the crisis

Supreme Court President Luiz Edson Fachin emphasized the need for judges to maintain a healthy distance from parties involved and is working to address the Banco Master crisis.

Mar 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Edson Fachin states that Justice needs to act impartially

Luiz Edson Fachin, president of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, emphasized the necessity for impartiality in justice during a national meeting with court presidents.

Mar 11 • 00:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Without mentioning Master, Fachin advocates for judges' 'distance from the parties and interests at stake'

Brazil's Supreme Court President Edson Fachin emphasizes the importance of judicial impartiality and distance from interests at a meeting amid the image crisis related to the Banco Master investigation.

Mar 10 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin says that 'detachment of parties and interests at stake' is fundamental in the Judiciary

Supreme Court President Edson Fachin emphasizes the importance of impartiality in judicial decisions, stressing that detachment from political interests is crucial for social justice.

Mar 10 • 13:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin meets with Mendonça to discuss Master case

Supreme Federal Court President Edson Fachin held an unplanned meeting with Minister André Mendonça to discuss ongoing investigations into fraud involving Banco Master.

Mar 10 • 02:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fachin's Daughter and Son-in-law Close Law Office

The daughter and son-in-law of STF President Edson Fachin have closed their law office in Paraná amidst discussions about an ethics code for court ministers.

Mar 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Master has ended at the STF

The article discusses the controversies surrounding the proposed ethics code by Minister Edson Fachin and the involvement of Supreme Court ministers Dias Toffoli and Alexandre de Moraes in a banking scandal.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Civil Society Entities Request to Fachin to Join Group Discussing Excessive Salaries

Ten civil society entities in Brazil have requested Supreme Court President Edson Fachin to include their representatives in a working group discussing excessive public service salaries.

Mar 3 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin: 'Wage enhancement for careers cannot undermine the legitimacy of the Judiciary'

Supreme Court President Edson Fachin emphasized that public service career enhancements should not compromise the Judiciary's legitimacy amid rising criticism over judges' remuneration.

Feb 27 • 22:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Rio on Friday, February 27, 2026

Key legal proceedings in Brazil have been postponed, impacting the implementation of a significant treaty until approved by the European Parliament.

Feb 27 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin invites presidents of Congress, Gilmar and Dino to discuss suspended 'add-ons'

The President of Brazil's Supreme Court has invited key political figures to discuss the suspension of additional payments to public servants that exceed legal salary limits.

Feb 24 • 11:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fachin confirms the archiving of the request for the disqualification of Toffoli in the Master case

The Brazilian Supreme Court has officially archived a request for the disqualification of Justice Dias Toffoli from investigations related to Banco Master.

Feb 22 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin files report from the Federal Police that pointed to Toffoli's suspicion as relator of the Master case

Brazil's Supreme Court President Edson Fachin has archived a suspicion claim regarding Justice Dias Toffoli's role in investigating Master Bank frauds.

Feb 22 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crisis in the STF worsened during Carnival, say ministers

The recent Carnival festivities did not alleviate the tense atmosphere within Brazil's Supreme Court, with ministers expressing ongoing distrust and concerns over leaked recordings of internal discussions.

Feb 18 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministers report lack of trust and see Fachin isolated after the Toffoli case

After the meeting that confirmed Dias Toffoli's removal from the Master case, Supreme Court ministers reported a lack of trust in court president Edson Fachin, pointing to his isolation within the tribunal.

Feb 13 • 17:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Negotiated exit avoids judgment on suspicion: how Toffoli was convinced to leave the Master case

Minister Dias Toffoli's voluntary resignation from the highly scrutinized Master case was seen as a necessary step to mitigate institutional damage within Brazil's Supreme Federal Court.

Feb 13 • 00:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF announces the removal of Toffoli from the Master case; minister was mentioned in messages from Daniel Vorcaro

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) announced that Minister Dias Toffoli has been removed from his role as rapporteur in the Master case amid ongoing discussions and a meeting initiated by Minister Luiz Edson Fachin.

Feb 13 • 00:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quaest: 82% agree that the STF needs an ethics code for its ministers

A majority of Brazilians, as indicated by a recent survey, believe the Supreme Federal Court (STF) should implement a code of ethics for its ministers.

Feb 12 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli says to Fachin that he sees no impediment to continue in the reporting of the Master case

Minister Dias Toffoli asserted to President Edson Fachin that he does not see any obstacle to continuing his role in the Master case despite mentions of his name in conversations related to the case.

Feb 12 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fachin calls for meeting on PF report that cites Toffoli and the minister's response about suspicion

Brazil's Supreme Court President Edson Fachin has called a meeting to discuss a new PF report that implicates Justice Dias Toffoli amid ongoing controversy.

Feb 12 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin calls a meeting with ministers to present PF report that mentions Toffoli

The President of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Edson Fachin, has convened a meeting to present a Federal Police report referencing Minister Dias Toffoli in connection with a case involving Daniel Vorcaro.

Feb 12 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino's decision on additional payments is seen as a message to Fachin and exposes conflict in the STF

Minister Flávio Dino's decision to suspend additional payments for public servants is perceived as a direct message to the president of the Supreme Court, Edson Fachin, highlighting an internal struggle regarding ethical standards within the tribunal.

Feb 11 • 01:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fachin's strategy for a code of conduct at the STF divides even supportive ministers

The strategy of STF President Edson Fachin to advance a code of ethics for the court has caused division among ministers, even those who support the idea.

Feb 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After discomfort in the STF, Fachin says self-correction is not recognizing errors of the ministers

Minister Edson Fachin stated that the concept of 'self-correction' in the Supreme Court refers to institutional maturity and not admitting faults on the part of the ministers.

Feb 8 • 12:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A scandal shakes the Supreme Court of Brazil and weakens it in a key political year

A scandal involving Brazil's Supreme Court unveils deep internal conflict and leads to a push for ethical reforms by its president, Edson Fachin.

Feb 7 • 21:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Three Powers: Dino is the winner of the week and Fachin, the loser

Minister Flávio Dino emerged victorious this week by taking steps to improve the accountability of payments in Brazil's Supreme Court, while Chief Justice Edson Fachin faced challenges regarding a proposed conduct code.

Feb 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The STF and the Strength of Institutional Humility

Minister Edson Fachin highlighted the importance of humility in addressing the challenges facing the Supreme Federal Court and proposed improvements to the judiciary during the opening speech of the judicial year.

Feb 6 • 21:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The law is equal for everyone; ethics are a requirement for judges

Edson Fachin has called for a concentrated effort to adopt a code of conduct in the Brazilian Supreme Court, supported by 50 civil society entities, amidst contrasting views from other court members.

Feb 6 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fachin does not feel overwhelmed by Dino in the suspension of 'fringe benefits'

Supreme Court President Edson Fachin stated that he does not feel overwhelmed by Minister Flávio Dino's decision to suspend illegal 'fringe benefits' in the salaries of the three branches of government.

Feb 6 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amid Disagreements, Fachin Cancels Meeting on Ethics Code at the Supreme Court

Supreme Court Minister Luiz Edson Fachin has postponed a meeting regarding the ethics code in light of disagreements among the Justices.

Feb 6 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cancellation of meeting on code of ethics highlighted Fachin's isolation; quorum risked having only 2 ministers

The cancellation of a meeting organized by Edson Fachin regarding a code of ethics reveals his isolation within the Supreme Court, as the meeting might have only two attendees, including himself.

Feb 5 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tension at the STF Intensifies and Affects the Court in a Year of Electoral Strain

The Supreme Federal Court is experiencing maximum tension due to President Edson Fachin's decision to create a code of conduct for court ministers, which may impact crucial decisions for the country this year.

Feb 5 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Analysis: Dino's decision on the suspension of 'extra benefits' is also a response to Fachin

Minister Flávio Dino's decision requiring the Three Powers to review and suspend illegal extra benefits serves as a significant political response to the leadership of STF President Edson Fachin.

Feb 5 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

No STF, ministers 'scratch the chalk' about the Code of Ethics and expose internal divisions

At the Supreme Court, ministers are publicly dismissing the priority of a proposed Code of Ethics as a personal initiative by the president and another minister, revealing internal divisions within the court.

Feb 5 • 11:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Fachin Era in Tax Matters: What to Expect?

The article discusses the beginning of Luis Edson Fachin's era at the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil and his commitment to democracy, fundamental rights, and the separation of powers, highlighting the qualities that define his management style.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fachin cancels lunch with ministers after Moraes' messages about the code of ethics

The President of Brazil's Supreme Court, Edson Fachin, has canceled a lunch with ministers that was intended to discuss a schedule for implementing the Court's Code of Ethics, following contradictory remarks from Minister Alexandre de Moraes on the adoption of the code.

Feb 5 • 01:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin cancels meeting to discuss the STF Code of Ethics

Edson Fachin, president of the Federal Supreme Court, has canceled the meeting scheduled for February 12 regarding the new Code of Ethics, with plans to reschedule it only after Carnival.

Feb 5 • 00:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Code of Ethics at the STF Appears to Have More Political Impact than Juridical

Minister Edson Fachin announced that Minister Cármen Lúcia will be the rapporteur for a new code of ethics at the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court, in response to criticism of judges' conflicts of interest and their public engagement.

Feb 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast discusses current rules for STF ministers and proposed code of conduct

The president of Brazil's Supreme Court, Edson Fachin, emphasized the importance of creating a code of conduct for the court, targeting its completion by 2026 with the support of various civil society groups.

Feb 4 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Code of Ethics for Supreme Court Ministers - The Subject #1653

In his opening speech for the Judiciary year, Supreme Court President Edson Fachin announced the creation of an Ethics Code for the court members, designating Minister Cármen Lúcia as the rapporteur on the topic.

Feb 4 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

This time, Fachin will have public opinion on his side

At the opening of the judicial year, STF president Edson Fachin addressed the credibility crisis of the court, acknowledging the need for accountability and the legitimacy of republican criticism.

Feb 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cármen and Fachin's signal for a code of ethics in the Supreme Court is seen as positive, but with uncertain effectiveness

The signal from Supreme Court Justices Edson Fachin and Cármen Lúcia in favor of a code of ethics is seen positively, though experts stress the need for concrete implementation and broader recommendations for electoral judges.

Feb 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trial on judges' posts on social media becomes a thermometer for Fachin's ethics code at the STF

The first trial of the year at the STF concerns rules for judges' social media conduct, seen by Chief Justice Edson Fachin as a measure of colleagues' receptiveness to a proposed code of conduct.

Feb 4 • 02:00 UTC

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