José Dirceu
José Dirceu is a prominent Brazilian politician and former chief of staff under President Lula. He has been a key figure in the Workers' Party (PT) and remains influential within the party. Recently, he has been vocal about the need for direct elections for the PT leadership and has expressed his intention to run for a congressional seat in 2026, highlighting ongoing discussions about the party's future direction.
Born on Mar 16, 1946 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 6 | 4.50 | 0.28% | +70% | 38,137 | 182 | $6,900 | 33$ |
| Brazil | 5 | 5.80 | 0.21% | +30% | 211,049,527 | 579,561 | $1,500,000 | 4,119$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 5,284 | $40,000 | 18$ |
| Totals | 12 | 222,760,685 | 585,027 | $1,546,900 | 4,170$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
José Dirceu was a principal leader in the majoritarian camp during Rui Falcão's first presidency of the PT.
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Brazil:
José Dirceu is making a gradual return to politics after being convicted in the Lava-Jato operation.
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Liechtenstein:
José Dirceu is a former minister who had a professional relationship with Fernando Neto, which he later denied.
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Liechtenstein:
José Dirceu is a former minister and was represented by Fernando Neto.
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Brazil:
José Dirceu criticized the stance of the PT party's activism towards evangelicals in politics.
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Liechtenstein:
José Dirceu is a former minister and a notable figure in the PT party.
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Liechtenstein:
José Dirceu is involved in a legal case regarding his previous conviction and the rights of defendants in the Brazilian Supreme Court.
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Brazil:
José Dirceu affirmed that he never left the PT or politics while responding to critics of Edinho Silva's candidacy for the presidency of the PT.
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Bolivia:
José Dirceu is a former minister and close associate of Lula who was referenced by Bolsonaro in his defense.
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Brazil:
José Dirceu was defended by Juca during the Mensalão scandal.
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