Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz

Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz is a retired Brazilian general and former Minister of the Secretary of Government under President Jair Bolsonaro. He had a distinguished military career, having commanded the United Nations peacekeeping missions in Haiti and Congo. Known for his contributions to national and international peace efforts, Santos Cruz has been vocal about the political challenges facing Brazil, particularly regarding the credibility of the military and political institutions. Recently, he criticized Eduardo Bolsonaro for his comments regarding U.S. tariffs, suggesting that the deputy was 'out of touch' with reality and lacking the authority to influence such matters.