Geddel Vieira Lima

Geddel Vieira Lima
Secretary of Government
In office
25 May 2016  25 November 2016
President Michel Temer
Preceded by Ricardo Berzoini
Minister of National Integration
In office
16 March 2007  31 March 2010
President Lula da Silva
Preceded by Pedro Brito
Succeeded by João Santana
Personal details
Born (1959-03-18) 18 March 1959
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Political party Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB)
Alma mater University of Brasília

Geddel Vieira Lima (born 18 March, 1959) is a Brazilian politician who served in the Cabinet of Brazil under President Michel Temer until his resignation on 25 November, 2016, amid accusations that he and the President had pressured Minister of Culture Marcelo Calero to approve a real estate project.[1][2]

References

  1. Paraguassu, Lisandra; Boadle, Anthony (25 November 2016). "Minister at center of Brazil's latest scandal quits". Reuters. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  2. Darlington, Shasta (25 November 2016). "Brazil: Minister Geddel Vieira Lima resigns over real estate scandal". CNN. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
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