Alexandre de Moraes
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Covers
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Records
Alexandre de Moraes's career is marked by a rapid rise through Brazil's legal and political ranks, culminating in his appointment to the Supreme Federal Court at age 48, one of the youngest justices in its history. He is the first justice to have served as both Minister of Justice and President of the Superior Electoral Court, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding Brazil's electoral integrity during a period of intense political polarization. His leadership in investigating the January 8, 2023 Brasília riots and alleged coup plots has been widely recognized as a defense of democratic institutions, earning him both domestic and international respect.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Order of Rio Branco
Commander degree, Brazil's highest diplomatic honor.
Order of Judicial Merit
Grand Cross for judicial service.
Order of Public Ministry Merit
Grand Cross for public ministry service.
Honorary Citizen of São Paulo
Honorary citizenship for contributions to public security and justice.
Magazine Covers
Veja
2022-10-01
O juiz que enfrentou Bolsonaro
Época
2023-01-15
Alexandre de Moraes: o guardião da democracia?
IstoÉ
2023-06-20
A ofensiva de Moraes contra o golpismo
Records & Feats
Youngest justice appointed to the Supreme Federal Court in the 21st century
Appointed at age 48, making him one of the youngest justices in STF history.
First justice to serve as both Minister of Justice and President of the Superior Electoral Court
Held both positions before and during his Supreme Court tenure.