Torquato Jardim

Torquato Jardim
Minister of Justice and Public Security
Assumed office
28 May 2017
President Michel Temer
Preceded by Osmar Serraglio
Minister of Transparency, Supervision and CGU
In office
2 June 2016 – 28 May 2017
President Michel Temer
Preceded by Carlos Higino Ribeiro de Alencar (acting)
Succeeded by Wagner de Campos Rosário (acting)
Justice of the Superior Electoral Court
In office
26 May 1988 – 18 April 1996
Personal details
Born Torquato Lorena Jardim
(1949-12-12) 12 December 1949
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Occupation Jurist

Torquato Lorena Jardim (born 12 December 1949 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian jurist. He was minister of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) from 1988 to 1996 and is currently minister of Transparency, Supervision and CGU, appointed by President Michel Temer.[1]

On 28 May 2017, Brazilian president Michel Temer named Jardim as Minister of Justice.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Filipe Matoso (1 June 2016). "Planalto anuncia Torquato Jardim para o Ministério da Transparência" (in Portuguese). G1. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  2. ↑ Parragassu, Lisandra; Books, Brad (28 May 2017). "Scandal-hit Brazilian leader Temer picks new justice minister". Reuters. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
Political offices
Preceded by
Carlos Higino Ribeiro de Alencar (acting)		 Minister of Transparency, Supervision and CGU
2016–2017		 Succeeded by
Wagner de Campos Rosário (acting)
Preceded by
Osmar Serraglio		 Minister of Justice and Public Security
2017–present		 Incumbent
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