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Brazil’s army chief fired in aftermath of capital uprising

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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired Brazil’s army chief Saturday amid concerns over threats to the country’s democracy following the Jan. 8 uprising in the capital by far-right protesters.

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Times of India

Brazil's army chief fired in aftermath of capital uprising

Lula, who did not comment publicly on the firing, met with Defence Minister Jose Mucio, chief of staff Rui Costa and the new army commander in Brasilia at the end of the day. Speaking to journalists afterward, Mucio said the January 8 riots had caused "a fracture in the level of trust" in the army's top levels and the government decided a change was needed.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Brazil Congress riots: President Lula sacks army commander

General Julio Cesar de Arruda is the latest person in the military to lose their position.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Brazil's Lula da Silva Sacks Army Commander After Anti-government Riots

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sacked the commander of Brazil's army, two weeks after an election-denying mob loyal to his far-right predecessor ransacked the halls of power in Brasilia

1 year ago·India

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The Hindu

Brazil's Army Chief fired in aftermath of capital uprising

Brazil's president has fired the army chief after the leftist leader openly said some military members allowed the Jan. 8 uprising in the capital by far-right protesters

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

Brazil's army chief fired in aftermath of capital uprising

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired Brazil's army chief Saturday amid concerns over threats to the country's democracy following the Jan. 8 uprising in the capital by far-right protesters.

1 year ago·Canada

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Reuters

Lula replaces Brazil's army commander, source says

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired the army commander, General Julio Cesar de Arruda, on Saturday, a source with knowledge of the matter said.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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