Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Unprecedented Presidential Decision Puts General in Charge of Defense Ministry
06/14/2018 - 12H21
Ouvir o texto
GUSTAVO URIBE
BRASÍLIA
President Michel Temer chose not to follow a recommendation from his aides and on Wednesday (the 13th) appointed Army General Joaquim Silva e Luna as Defense Minister.
This decision marks the first time since the post was created in 1999 that a member of the armed forces has held the position. The general has been serving in the position since February as interim minister. With difficulty in finding a name, Temer decided to opt for an in-house solution.
. . .
In recent months, the president had been counseled to choose a civilian name which wouldn't be interpreted as a strengthening of the military leadership during his tenure nor cause resentment in the Navy or Air Force by opting for someone from the Army.
Since the beginning of his tenure, Temer has given high ranking military members control over sensitive areas of his government. In an unprecedented fashion since re-democratization, they have held positions at Funai, Abin and the Office of the Chief of Staff, among other areas.
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/brazil/2018/06/1971859-unprecedented-presidential-decision-puts-general-in-charge-of-defense-ministry.shtml
