Fachin Reasserts STF Loyalty to Constitution, Sets Tone for Brazil’s 2026 Election Year

Overview

• In a year-end message, STF President Edson Fachin pledged unwavering defense of the rule of law, democracy, and fundamental human rights.
• He stressed the indispensability of judicial autonomy and said the Judiciary must stand as a reference of firmness, stability, and service to society.
• Fachin said public trust depends on coherent decisions, responsible actions, and openness to improvement.
• He warned that Brazil still has grave historical duties to fulfill and urged unity in 2026 to defend constitutional legality, human dignity, and social justice.
• Poder360 reported that he will seek in 2026 to adopt a code of conduct for STF ministers to regulate participation in private events and lectures.