Prosecutor General of the Republic (Brazil)

The Prosecutor General of the Republic (Portuguese: Procurador-Geral da República) is the head of the Brazilian Federal Prosecution Office, an autonomous agency in charge of criminal prosecution and the defense of society in general. The Prosecutor General heads a group of independent prosecutors (Procuradores da República), who work to investigate and prosecute criminal, labor, and civil offenses committed against society. It is a position appointed by the President of the Republic and the nomination must be approved by the Federal Senate.

Prosecutor General of the Republic
Incumbent
Paulo Gonet Branco
since 18 December 2023
Public Prosecutor's Office
StyleMr. or Madam Prosecutor General (informal)
The Most Excellent Prosecutor General (formal)
SeatSupreme Federal Court Building and Public Prosecutor's Office Head Office
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthTwo years
renewable once
Formation3 March 1891
First holderJosé Júlio de Albuquerque Barros
Websitewww.mpf.mp.br/pgr
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Paulo Gustavo Gonet Branco has been the Prosecutor General of Brazil since 18 December 2023.

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