Waldir Pires

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Waldir Pires
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Minister of Defence of Brazil
In office
March 31, 2006 – July 25, 2007
Preceded by José Alencar
Succeeded by Nelson Jobim
Personal details
Born (1926-10-21) October 21, 1926 (age 97)
Acajutiba
Profession Lawyer, Politician

Francisco Waldir Pires de Souza (born October 21, 1926) is a politician of Brazil. He is the former Minister of Defence for President Luis Ignácio "Lula" da Silva,[1] fired due to gross incompetence and inaction during Brazil's aviation crisis of 2006-2007.[2] At the time of the crisis, he was accused by some[who?] in Brazil of nearing senility. He was replaced by Former Supreme Court President Nelson Jobim.[2]

Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Defence of Brazil
2006-2007
Succeeded by
Nelson Jobim

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