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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 123,638 | $1,500,000 | 879$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 27 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Totals | 2 | 211,087,664 | 123,665 | $1,506,900 | 884$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
José Múcio Monteiro negotiated the salary adjustment for the military.
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Liechtenstein:
José Múcio Monteiro, the Minister of Defense, requested to be removed from the list of defense witnesses in a coup-related action.
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Liechtenstein:
José Múcio, the Minister of Defense, criticized the budget of the Armed Forces in Brazil and called for more funding.
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Brazil:
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense in Brazil.
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Liechtenstein:
José Múcio Monteiro was criticized for his role as Minister of Defense during the debate.
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Liechtenstein:
José Múcio Monteiro stated that Arruda's removal was due to a breach of trust with the government.
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Brazil:
He is the Minister of Defense and is working to convince senators to vote on the PEC.
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Liechtenstein:
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense working on legislation to prevent active military from holding civil positions.
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Brazil:
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense who is negotiating the PEC dos militares in Congress.
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Brazil:
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense who advocated for the inclusion of women in military enlistment.
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