Bento Albuquerque

Bento Albuquerque

politician Brazil

Bento Albuquerque is a Brazilian politician who served as the Minister of Mines and Energy. He was in the news due to his involvement in a scandal regarding the attempted release of valuable jewelry gifts from the Saudi government that were seized by customs authorities in Brazil. The incident raised questions about ethical conduct and the proper handling of state gifts.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
27
Power
5$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Liechtenstein 1 3.00 0.07% +0% 38,137 27 $6,900 5$
Totals 1 38,137 27 $6,900 5$
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Recent Mentions

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Bento Albuquerque, the former Minister of Mines and Energy, was sanctioned for attempting to bring jewelry from Saudi Arabia without proper customs declaration. 3

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Comissão de Ética pune ex-ministro de Bolsonaro por caso das joias sauditas

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Bento Albuquerque is mentioned as the minister who attempted to retrieve the seized jewelry, claiming they were gifts for Michelle Bolsonaro. 4

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Cid diz que Bolsonaro pediu levantamento sobre joias e venda para arrecadar dinheiro; veja vídeo