Luís Carlos Balbino Gambogi, a judge from the Court of Justice of Minas Gerais, has taken over temporarily for Minister Marco Aurélio Gastaldi Buzzi at Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ). This change occurs following Buzzi's provisional removal due to serious allegations of sexual harassment made by an 18-year-old woman. The case has garnered significant attention in Brazil, highlighting issues of conduct within the judiciary and accountability for such allegations.

Buzzi, who was suspended earlier in February, has faced additional accusations after another woman came forward to testify to the National Justice Council’s Corregedoria. In a message to his STJ colleagues, Buzzi vehemently denied the allegations, stating that he has never engaged in behavior that would embarrass his family or tarnish the integrity of the judiciary. The situation underscores the growing concerns over the treatment of women and harassment in positions of power within Brazil.

With Gambogi stepping in, his background includes a law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais and advanced degrees in philosophy. His appointment not only reflects the judicial system's attempt to address the vacancy but also highlights the immediate need for introspection and reform in response to the accusations against prominent figures like Buzzi. This case could set critical precedents for how the judiciary handles such allegations in the future, potentially affecting public trust in the system.