Sergio Moro

ModernPoliticianBrazil1972 — ?

Judge who led Operation Car Wash anti-corruption.

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Quick Facts

Born

1972

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score48.6

Sergio Moro — Complete Timeline

1996 AD

Appointed federal judge in CuritibaPolitical Action

Sérgio Moro was appointed a federal judge in Curitiba, Paraná. He specialized in financial crimes and money laundering, building expertise that would later be central to Operation Car Wash.

Judicial CareerLegal Expertise

2014 AD

Launched Operation Car WashPolitical Action

Sérgio Moro launched Operation Car Wash (Lava Jato), a massive anti-corruption investigation targeting bribery and money laundering involving Petrobras, construction companies, and politicians. The investigation led to numerous convictions and became the largest corruption probe in Brazilian history.

Anti-CorruptionOperation Car Wash

Impact: globalconstructive

2017 AD

Convicted Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaPolitical Action

Sérgio Moro convicted former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on corruption and money laundering charges related to a beachfront apartment. The conviction was later overturned by the Supreme Court on procedural grounds, but at the time it prevented Lula from running in the 2018 election.

Corruption ConvictionLula

Impact: national

2019 AD

Appointed Minister of JusticePolitical Action◆ Major

Sérgio Moro was appointed Minister of Justice and Public Security under President Jair Bolsonaro. He resigned in 2020, accusing Bolsonaro of political interference in the Federal Police.

Ministry of JusticeBolsonaro Government

Impact: national