Wellington César Lima e Silva

Minister of Justice and Public Security

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Office: Minister of Justice of Brazil

Born: 1966, Salvador

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

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Lula bans online betting in Brazil, reversing 2023 legalization

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Overseeing enforcement of the betting ban

Brazil's betting sites have stayed offline since October 6. Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux suspended every lower-court lawsuit against the ban on November 9, saying conflicting rulings were creating legal uncertainty.

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