On September 28, 2023, Roberto Barroso, 65, became the new President of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF). Edson Fachin, also 65, serves as Vice President. Former President Dilma Rousseff nominated both men. Barroso replaces Rosa Weber. She led both the STF and the National Council of Justice (CNJ). Weber retires on October 2, 2023, her […]
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