In Brazil, administrative cases are typically heard either by the Federal Courts (in matters concerning the Federal Union) or by the Public Treasury divisions of State Courts (in matters concerning the States). In 1998 a constitutional reform led by the government of President Fernando Henrique Cardoso introduced regulatory agencies as a part of the executive branch.
In Brazil, administrative cases are typically handled by either federal courts (for matters related to the Federal Union) or state court treasury divisions (for matters concerning the States). In 1998, a constitutional amendment led by President Fernando Henrique Cardoso's administration introduced regulatory agencies into the executive branch.