Overview

• He takes over Brazil’s highest labor court for 2025–2027, succeeding Aloysio Corrêa da Veiga, who is retiring compulsorily.
• Caputo Bastos assumed the vice-presidency and José Roberto Pimenta became corregedor-geral of the Labor Justice.
• In his inaugural address, Vieira de Mello announced a strong campaign against workplace voter intimidation in coordination with the TSE and the Labor Prosecutor’s Office.
• He emphasized respect for Supreme Court precedents and underscored an independent judiciary committed to protecting workers in asymmetric labor relationships.
• The event drew top authorities, including the heads of the STF and TSE and the president of the Chamber, while Lula earlier met ministers as União Brasil directed its appointees to exit the government, with Tourism Minister Celso Sabino expected to formalize his departure.