José Múcio Monteiro
José Múcio Monteiro is a Brazilian politician and the current Minister of Defence under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Appointed in January 2023, Múcio has navigated a complex political landscape marked by the aftermath of the events of January 8, when supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in an attempted coup. He advocates for a measured approach to justice, suggesting that releasing individuals with minimal involvement in the events could help pacify a divided nation. Múcio's tenure has been characterized by efforts to mend relationships with the military and address the political and economic challenges facing Brazil.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Liechtenstein | 6 | 5.33 | 0.22% | +20% | 38,137 | 101 | $6,900 | 18$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 112,680 | $1,500,000 | 801$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,998 | $450,000 | 189$ |
| Totals | 8 | 256,283,438 | 131,779 | $1,956,900 | 1,008$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liechtenstein:
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense and supports Rafaelo Abritta's candidacy for the STM.
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Liechtenstein:
José Múcio Monteiro is currently the Minister of Defense and previously coordinated political affairs during Lula's second term.
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Argentina:
José Mucio Monteiro believes the charges against Bolsonaro are a step towards accountability.
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Liechtenstein:
José Múcio Monteiro, the Minister of Defense, stated that the denunciation is important for distinguishing individual conduct from that of the Armed Forces.
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Brazil:
José Mucio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense who commented on the importance of the denunciation against Bolsonaro.
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Liechtenstein:
José Múcio Monteiro informed President Lula about the PGR's denunciation against Jair Bolsonaro and military personnel.
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Liechtenstein:
José Múcio Monteiro, the Minister of Defense, contradicted reports about armed individuals during the January 8 events.
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Liechtenstein:
José Múcio Monteiro defended releasing 'innocents' from the events of January 8 as a way to 'pacify' the country.
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