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Montevideo, September 21st 2024 - 10:41 UTC

Tag: Silvio Almeida

  • Saturday, September 7th 2024 - 09:59 UTC

    Lula sacks Human Rights Minister accused of sexual misconduct

    Almeida will be replaced on an interim basis by Public Services Minister Esther Dweck

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Friday sacked Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida, who was accused of sexual harassment against several women. The PT leader said that no official would remain active in his administration under those circumstances, given the “seriousness of the accusations.”