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Waldir Pires

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Brazilian lawyer and politician, former governor of the state of Bahia (1926-2018)

BrazilPoliticiansLived 1926 to 2018 · aged 91
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Francisco Waldir Pires de Souza was a Brazilian politician. He served as the Minister of Defence under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, before being fired for gross incompetence and inaction during Brazil's aviation crisis of 2006-2007.

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Meritorious Citizen of the Freedom and Social Justice João Mangabeira (CBJM)
Order of Defence Merit

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Jorge AmadoAlso won Meritorious Citizen of the Freedom and Social Justice João Mangabeira (CBJM)Braga NettoAlso won Order of Defence MeritElon MuskAlso won Order of Defence Merit

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Francisco Waldir Pires de Souza was a Brazilian politician. He served as the Minister of Defence under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, before being fired for gross incompetence and inaction during Brazil's aviation crisis of 2006-2007. At the time of the crisis, he was accused by some in Brazil of nearing senility. He was replaced by former Supreme Court President Nelson Jobim. He presided over the Brazilian Mission to Haiti.

Country
Brazil
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2018 · aged 91
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10 languages

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