Luis Roberto Barroso heads Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court following the resignation of Rosa Weber

Luis Roberto Barroso, the current Vice-President of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF), has been chosen to succeed Rosa Weber as the Court’s president.

Meanwhile, Justice Edson Fachin has been elected as the Vice-President.

Rosa Weber, the current Court president, will mandatorily retire on 2nd October upon turning 75.

Her final session is slated for 28th September.

In selecting the Court’s leadership, judges typically vote for the most senior member who hasn’t held the president’s role before.

The second most senior becomes the Vice-President.

By tradition in the STF, justices do not vote for themselves, typically leading to election results of 10 to 1.

Upon the announcement of his election, Barroso briefly addressed those present.

He praised Weber’s seven-month tenure at the helm of the STF, highlighting her “noteworthy achievements” and her “illustrious judicial career.”

Expressing gratitude, Barroso conveyed the immense honor he felt in leading the STF.

He aspired to uphold the dignity of the presidency, acknowledging the immense responsibility bestowed upon him.

Barroso, 65, has served on the Court since June 2013, after being nominated by former President Dilma Rousseff.

Born in Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, his educational qualifications include a law degree from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (Uerj), a Master’s from Yale University in the USA, and a doctorate from Uerj.

Barroso is anticipated to serve in the Court until 11th March 2033, when he will reach the age of 75.

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