Silvio Almeida

Brazil’s President Lula Dismisses Human Rights Minister Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has dismissed Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida following allegations of sexual misconduct. In a statement released Friday evening, the presidential palace declared that maintaining Almeida in his role was "unsustainable" due to the serious nature of the accusations. Almeida has denied any wrongdoing....