Nelson Jobim
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| Nelson Azevedo Jobim | |
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| Preceded by | Waldir Pires |
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| Born | 12 April 1946 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Residence | Brasília, Brazil |
| Profession | Jurist, politician |
Nelson Azevedo Jobim is a Brazilian jurist and politician. He once served as President of the Brazilian Supreme Federal Tribunal. He now serves as the Minister of Defense for Brazilian President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva. He was appointed to the position due to the firing of Waldir Pires for his role in the aviation crisis of 2006-2007.[1]
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- ^ Brazil's defence minister fired, BBC News, 25 July, 2007.
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| Preceded by Waldir Pires |
Minister of Defence of Brazil 2007-Present |
Succeeded by In Office |
