Walter Souza Braga Netto (born 11 March 1957) is a Brazilian army general and politician. He was the Minister of Defence from 2021 to 2022 during the Jair Bolsonaro presidency. Braga was Commander of the Eastern Military Command.[1]
Quick facts Minister of Defence, President ...
Walter Braga Netto |
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In office
30 March 2021 – 1 April 2022 |
| President | Jair Bolsonaro |
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| Preceded by | Fernando Azevedo e Silva |
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| Succeeded by | Paulo Sérgio Nogueira de Oliveira |
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In office
18 February 2020 – 29 March 2021 |
| President | Jair Bolsonaro |
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| Preceded by | Onyx Lorenzoni |
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| Succeeded by | Luiz Eduardo Ramos |
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In office
29 March 2019 – 18 February 2020 |
| President | Jair Bolsonaro |
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| Preceded by | Paulo Humberto Cesar de Oliveira |
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| Succeeded by | Marcos Antonio Amaro dos Santos |
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In office
16 February 2018 – 31 December 2018 |
| President | Michel Temer |
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| Governor | Luiz Fernando Pezão
Francisco Dornelles (interim) |
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| Born | (1957-03-11) 11 March 1957 (age 68)
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
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| Political party | PL (2022–present) |
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| Education | Agulhas Negras Military Academy |
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| Allegiance | Brazil |
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| Branch/service | Brazilian Army |
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| Years of service | 1975–present |
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| Rank |  General |
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| Commands |
- Staff of the Brazilian Army
- Eastern Military Command
- 1st Military Region
- 1st Regiment of Combat Cars
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In June 2022, he was chosen to be the next Vice President of Brazil for Jair Bolsonaro in his candidacy at the 2022 presidential election.[2] Arrested by Police on December 14th, 2024.
