Braga Netto

Former Minister of Defence of Brazil (2021-2022) and former federal interventor for Public Security in the state of Rio de Janeiro (2018-2019) · Brazil · On the map · Politicians · Born 1957 · age 69

Walter Souza Braga Netto is a retired Brazilian army general and former Minister of Defence. Braga was Commander of the Eastern Military Command and, until 31 December 2018, Federal Interventor in the Public Security of the state of Rio de Janeiro.

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A typical day, 30 days to 20 September 2026

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2013Legion of MeritAward2009Order of Defence MeritAward2006Order of Aeronautical MeritAward2005Military Medal (Brazil)Award2003Order of Military Merit (Brazil)Award2000Medalha do PacificadorAward1998Santos-Dumont Merit MedalAward1957Born11 March 1957

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Legion of Merit2013

Order of Defence Merit2009

Order of Aeronautical Merit2006

Military Medal (Brazil)2005

Order of Military Merit (Brazil)2003

Medalha do Pacificador2000

Santos-Dumont Merit Medal1998

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He unsuccessfully ran for Vice President of Brazil as running mate of Jair Bolsonaro in 2022, narrowly losing to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Geraldo Alckmin.

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Brazil

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