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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José Mucio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense who participated in discussions regarding Bolsonaro's imprisonment.
veja a cronologia do dia da prisão do banqueiro
Brazil· 2026-03-07
He was present at the luncheon with President Lula and the military leaders.
Em almoço com cúpula militar, Lula agradece 'lealdade' das Forças Armadas e faz aceno: 'Contem comigo'Brazil· 2025-12-19
The Minister of Defense, José Múcio Monteiro, will remain until the end despite various challenges.
Lula deixa Centrão em banho-maria, ‘frita’ ministros e monitora Tarcísio antes de mudar equipe
Liechtenstein· 2025-09-30
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense who directed the military command to remain silent after the judgment.
Forças Armadas veem condenações no STF como página virada, mas projetam novos desgastes com prisões e julgamento no STMBrazil· 2025-09-13
José Múcio Monteiro's presence as the Minister of Defense was central to the ceremony.
Após desfile do 7 de setembro com recados sobre soberania, Lula diz nas redes que Brasil é 'independente e tem lado, o do povo'Brazil· 2025-09-08
José Múcio Monteiro's presence was central to the military ceremony.
7 de Setembro em Brasília teve recados sobre soberania, Lula com Motta e ausência de ministros do STF; veja vídeoBrazil· 2025-09-07The presence of the Minister of Defense, José Múcio Monteiro, is central to the ceremony.
Lula participa de desfile do 7 de setembro com recados sobre soberania e patriotismoBrazil· 2025-09-07José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense who attended the meeting with Lula.
Perto do julgamento de Bolsonaro, Lula reúne cúpula militar, serve picanha e cobra plano de defesaLiechtenstein· 2025-09-06
José Múcio Monteiro, the Minister of Defense, was present at the event.
como foi sessão especial de 'O Agente Secreto' no Alvorada; veja vídeoBrazil· 2025-08-08
José Múcio Monteiro negotiated the salary adjustment for the military.
Senado aprova MP que aumenta salário dos militaresBrazil· 2025-07-17José Múcio Monteiro, the Minister of Defense, requested to be removed from the list of defense witnesses in a coup-related action.
Múcio diz que ‘desconhece fatos’ e pede para não depor como testemunha de kid preto espião de MoraesLiechtenstein· 2025-07-14
José Múcio, the Minister of Defense, criticized the budget of the Armed Forces in Brazil and called for more funding.
Ministro da Defesa critica orçamento das Forças Armadas no País e volta a pleitear mais verbasLiechtenstein· 2025-07-04
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense in Brazil.
cortes orçamentários irritam Forças Armadas e falta dinheiro até para o avião presidencialBrazil· 2025-06-19
José Múcio Monteiro was criticized for his role as Minister of Defense during the debate.
Debate no PT é marcado por críticas a corte de gastos e defesa de guinada à esquerda no governo LulaLiechtenstein· 2025-06-03
José Múcio Monteiro stated that Arruda's removal was due to a breach of trust with the government.
Ex-chefe do Exército nomeado por Lula nega ter recebido oferta de general para dar golpeLiechtenstein· 2025-05-22
He is the Minister of Defense and is working to convince senators to vote on the PEC.
Defesa vê falta de empenho do governo por norma para frear politização da casernaBrazil· 2025-05-05
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense working on legislation to prevent active military from holding civil positions.
Oficiais do Exército não moveram um fio de cabelo com a decisão do STF que tornou ex-presidente réuLiechtenstein· 2025-03-26
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense who is negotiating the PEC dos militares in Congress.
Múcio atua para destravar PEC dos militares no CongressoBrazil· 2025-03-17
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense who advocated for the inclusion of women in military enlistment.
Exército pode ter primeiras mulheres generais após dois séculos de históriaBrazil· 2025-03-16
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense and was present at the ceremony.
Com cobrança pública a Lula, primeira mulher toma posse como presidente do STMBrazil· 2025-03-13
José Múcio Monteiro is mentioned as the successor in the defense ministry.
as testemunhas indicadas pelos denunciados na trama golpistaBrazil· 2025-03-07
José Múcio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense and supports Rafaelo Abritta's candidacy for the STM.
Advogado da União tem apoio de Múcio e comandantes militares para vaga no STMLiechtenstein· 2025-03-02
José Múcio Monteiro is currently the Minister of Defense and previously coordinated political affairs during Lula's second term.
O recado de Lula para ministros após a demissão de Nísia na Saúde; leia a colunaLiechtenstein· 2025-02-26
José Mucio Monteiro believes the charges against Bolsonaro are a step towards accountability.
Jair Bolsonaro se defiende de las acusaciones del fiscal general de que tramó un golpe de Estado contra Lula
Argentina· 2025-02-19
José Múcio Monteiro, the Minister of Defense, stated that the denunciation is important for distinguishing individual conduct from that of the Armed Forces.
Ministério da Defesa diz que denúncia contra Bolsonaro é passo para ‘responsabilização correta’Liechtenstein· 2025-02-19José Mucio Monteiro is the Minister of Defense who commented on the importance of the denunciation against Bolsonaro.
denúncia contra Bolsonaro e militares é 'importante para distinguir as condutas individuais e a das Forças Armadas'Brazil· 2025-02-19
José Múcio Monteiro informed President Lula about the PGR's denunciation against Jair Bolsonaro and military personnel.
Múcio contou a Lula sobre denúncia da PGR e presidente pediu lista de denunciados; veja bastidorLiechtenstein· 2025-02-19
José Múcio Monteiro, the Minister of Defense, contradicted reports about armed individuals during the January 8 events.
Polícia do Senado e PM contradizem ministro da Defesa sobre armas no 8/1Liechtenstein· 2025-02-11
José Múcio Monteiro defended releasing 'innocents' from the events of January 8 as a way to 'pacify' the country.
Ministro de Lula, Múcio defende soltar ‘inocentes’ do 8 de janeiro como forma de ‘pacificar’ o PaísLiechtenstein· 2025-02-11