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Montevideo, April 13th 2025 - 03:49 UTC

Tag: Juscelino Filho

  • Friday, April 11th 2025 - 18:32 UTC

    Brazil's Communications Minister resigns, successor chosen

    Fernandes will be sworn in after April 21, pending administrative arrangements

    Federal Congressman Pedro Lucas Fernandes (União Brasil-MA) has been confirmed as Brazil's new Communications Minister, replacing Juscelino Filho, who resigned after being indicted for alleged misuse of parliamentary amendments. The announcement followed a meeting between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the new official. Lucas currently leads the União Brasil Lower House bloc and was nominated by his party for the position. He is expected to be sworn in after April 21, allowing time for administrative arrangements.

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