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).
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Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security who convened a meeting to pressure superintendents for support in changing the presidency of the INSS.
Antes de ação da PF, Previdência fez reunião fora da agenda para pressionar por mudanças no INSS
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-18
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security who stated that the government was unaware of Adroaldo Portal's involvement in the fraud scheme.
Ministro da Previdência diz que governo não sabia sobre envolvimento do número 2 na fraude do INSSLiechtenstein· 2025-12-18
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security who stated that the government does not protect anyone involved in the fraud.
Fraude no INSS: PF faz buscas contra senador Weverton Rocha e prende número 2 da PrevidênciaLiechtenstein· 2025-12-18
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security who denied involvement in frauds related to the INSS.
Ministro da Previdência nega envolvimento de pasta em fraudes no INSS após prisão de secretário-executivo
Brazil· 2025-12-18
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security being called to testify in a congressional inquiry regarding a telemarketing contract.
Oposição quer convocar Wolney Queiroz para depor na CPI do INSS sobre contrato de telemarketingLiechtenstein· 2025-12-02
Wolney Queiroz was the executive secretary who met with the owner of a contracted company during the bidding process.
Relator da CPI do INSS critica licitação feita com empresário dentro do Ministério da PrevidênciaLiechtenstein· 2025-12-02
Wolney Queiroz is the current Minister of Social Security in Brazil.
Empresa contratada para telemarketing do INSS acompanhou licitação de dentro do ministérioLiechtenstein· 2025-12-02
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security involved in a dispute with the president of the INSS.
Fila do INSS só faz crescer enquanto órgão e ministério travam disputaBrazil· 2025-12-01
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security.
Bastidores: Banqueiros tratam Vorcaro e Bolsonaro como ‘liquidados’ em almoço da FebrabanLiechtenstein· 2025-11-24
Wolney Queiroz took over as Minister of Social Security following the scandal.
PF prende empresário ligado a entidade de agricultura familiar que admitiu ter ficado 'com um troco' ao operar dinheiro de aposentadosBrazil· 2025-11-13
Wolney Queiroz succeeded Carlos Lupi as the minister of social security.
PF prende ex-presidente do INSS em investigação de descontos indevidos em aposentadoriasBrazil· 2025-11-13
Wolney Queiroz was the secretary-executive of the Ministry of Social Security at the time of the meeting.
relator diz que tentará convocar parlamentares depois de apontar laços políticos com investigadosBrazil· 2025-10-28
O ministro da Previdência, Wolney Queiroz, atribui o aumento das agendas às entregas do governo.
A um ano da eleição, Lula intensifica agenda, adota discurso eleitoral e mira adversáriosLiechtenstein· 2025-10-04
Wolney Queiroz currently occupies the Ministry of Social Security and is associated with the PDT party's ambitions.
PT, PDT e União Brasil abrem disputa por vaga de Celso Sabino no TurismoBrazil· 2025-09-22
Wolney Queiroz attended a lunch with Lula and other parliamentarians.
Lula diz a parlamentares não ver problema em proposta alternativa à anistia que reduz penas de envolvidos no 8/1Brazil· 2025-09-18
Wolney Queiroz attended a lunch at the Palácio da Alvorada with Lula and other parliamentarians.
Discutir anistia é 'uma afronta ao Judiciário', diz Gleisi enquanto Câmara vota urgência do projetoBrazil· 2025-09-18Wolney Queiroz is the current Minister of Social Security.
CPI aprova ouvir 55 pessoas, como Careca do INSS, Lupi e ex-ministros da Previdência desde governo DilmaBrazil· 2025-08-27
Wolney Queiroz is being considered to defend the government's actions regarding the INSS fraud.
Planalto muda estratégia após revés e mira convocação de BolsonaroBrazil· 2025-08-24
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security who is involved in discussions about a project that prohibits automatic discounts on pensions.
‘Não tem cabimento o INSS arcar com ressarcimento de fraude em crédito consignado’, diz ministroLiechtenstein· 2025-08-22
Wolney Queiroz is the successor of Carlos Lupi and may also be called to testify in the CPI.
Aziz culpa falta de articulação do governo por derrota em disputa por comando de comissãoBrazil· 2025-08-20
Wolney Queiroz is the successor to Carlos Lupi and may also be called to testify.
governo sofre derrota, e opositores de Lula são eleitos para a presidência e relatoria de comissão sobre fraudesBrazil· 2025-08-20
Wolney Queiroz took over the Ministry of Social Security following the scandal.
Escândalo do INSS: relator quer confiscar recurso de entidades para reduzir impacto fiscalLiechtenstein· 2025-07-26
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security who stated that fraud alert mechanisms were disabled during Lula's government.
Ministro da Previdência diz que ‘alarmes’ do INSS contra fraudes foram desligados durante governo LulaBrazil· 2025-07-11
Wolney Queiroz is the minister who could not attend the meeting due to scheduling issues.
Secretário do Ministério da Previdência prevê calendário de pagamentos de vítimas de fraudes no INSS na próxima semanaBrazil· 2025-07-02
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security in Brazil, tasked with addressing issues related to pension fraud.
‘Não vou cortar gasto só para mostrar número no azul’, diz ministro da PrevidênciaBrazil· 2025-06-27
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security in Brazil, tasked with returning money to retirees affected by improper deductions.
‘Não vou cortar gasto só para mostrar número no azul’, diz ministro da PrevidênciaBrazil· 2025-06-27Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security and has stated that the fraud did not start under his government.
Planalto escala nomes para CPI do INSS e tenta direcionar apurações para gestão BolsonaroBrazil· 2025-06-21
Wolney Queiroz was involved in a heated exchange with Senator Sergio Moro over accusations of fraud.
Bate-bocas minam poder do Congresso de dialogar e construir políticas públicas, dizem especialistasLiechtenstein· 2025-06-14
Wolney Queiroz is the minister who confirmed the change in the composition of the National Social Security Council.
Governo muda composição do Conselho de Previdência Social após escândalo de fraudes no INSS; entendaLiechtenstein· 2025-06-07
Wolney Queiroz is the Minister of Social Security who removed representatives from entities involved in an investigation of fraud.
Ministro afasta representantes de entidades citadas em investigação de fraude do INSS de conselho da PrevidênciaBrazil· 2025-05-27