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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 | 5.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 211,049,527 | 424,026 | $1,500,000 | 3,014$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 38,137 | 42 | $6,900 | 8$ |
| Totals | 3 | 211,087,664 | 424,068 | $1,506,900 | 3,022$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
José Dirceu intends to run again for federal deputy and has been active in PT meetings.
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Brazil:
José Dirceu was a former chief of staff linked to Marcelo Sereno and the government of Benedita da Silva.
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Liechtenstein:
José Dirceu is a former Minister of the Civil House and is currently involved in the political campaign for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's re-election.
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Liechtenstein:
Entre eles o ex-ministro José Dirceu e Valdemar da Costa Neto.
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Liechtenstein:
Eduardo Bolsonaro referenced an interview by ex-minister José Dirceu to criticize Tarcísio's leadership.
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Liechtenstein:
José Dirceu stated that the government erred by not creating the Ministry of Public Security.
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Liechtenstein:
José Dirceu was mentioned as one of the victims of the military dictatorship.
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Brazil:
José Dirceu is a historical figure in the PT who is also looking to return to politics.
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Brazil:
José Dirceu was excluded from a civil action for administrative improbity related to the mensalão scandal.
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Brazil:
José Dirceu supported the appointment of Dias Toffoli during Lula's presidency.
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