Wolney Queiroz
Wolney Queiroz is a Brazilian politician and member of the Democratic Labor Party (PDT). He previously served as a federal deputy for Pernambuco and was the party's leader in the Chamber of Deputies during the 2022 elections. Queiroz was known for advocating support for President Lula early in the election cycle, despite internal party divisions regarding the presidential candidacy of Ciro Gomes. Recently, he was appointed as the Minister of Social Security following the resignation of Carlos Lupi amid a crisis involving irregular pension deductions linked to the National Institute of Social Security (INSS).
Born on Jan 01, 1970 (55 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +30% | 211,049,527 | 163,604 | $1,500,000 | 1,163$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 28 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Totals | 2 | 211,087,664 | 163,632 | $1,506,900 | 1,168$ |
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Recent Mentions
Liechtenstein:
Wolney Queiroz took over the Ministry of Social Security following the scandal.
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Brazil:
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security who stated that fraud alert mechanisms were disabled during Lula's government.
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Brazil:
Wolney Queiroz is the minister who could not attend the meeting due to scheduling issues.
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Brazil:
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security in Brazil, tasked with addressing issues related to pension fraud.
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Brazil:
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security in Brazil, tasked with returning money to retirees affected by improper deductions.
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Brazil:
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security and has stated that the fraud did not start under his government.
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Liechtenstein:
Wolney Queiroz was involved in a heated exchange with Senator Sergio Moro over accusations of fraud.
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Liechtenstein:
Wolney Queiroz is the minister who confirmed the change in the composition of the National Social Security Council.
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Brazil:
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security who removed representatives from entities involved in an investigation of fraud.
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Liechtenstein:
Wolney Queiroz, Lupi's right-hand man and substitute in the ministry, also failed to act on the warnings.
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