Anielle will not attend 7 de Setembro after Almeida’s dismissal

The Minister for Racial Equality, Anielle Francodid not participate in the civic-military parade of September 7, held this Saturday (September 7, 2024) at the Esplanada dos Ministérios, in Brasília. She was present at the 2023 celebration.

The absence occurred after accusations of sexual harassment brought down former Minister of Human Rights and Citizenship Silvio Almeida. Anielle was one of the alleged victims. The case resulted in Almeida’s dismissal on Friday (September 6) by the president. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT).

After the announcement, Anielle spoke out about the accusations. She did not confirm it, but thanked Lula for the “forceful action” when firing Almeida.

“It is unacceptable to downplay or minimize episodes of violence. Recognizing the seriousness of this practice and acting immediately is the correct procedure, which is why I emphasize President Lula’s strong action and thank everyone for the expressions of support and solidarity I have received.”he said in a note published on Instagram. Read the full text in this report.

In addition to the Minister of Racial Equality, five other ministers did not attend the parade in Brasília. They are: Fernando Haddad (Finance), Mauro Vieira (Foreign Affairs), Carlos Fávaro (Agriculture and Livestock), Paulo Teixeira (Agrarian Development and Family Farming) and Sonia Guajajara (Indigenous Peoples).

First Lady Janja Lula da Silva was also absent from the event. She was invited to participate in the 5th Celebration of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, which will be held in Doha, Qatar, on Monday (9.Sep).

Read the list of authorities present:

• Alexandre de Moraes – minister of the STF;
• Alexandre Padilha – Minister of Institutional Relations;
• Alexandre Silveira – Mining and Energy
• André Fufuca – Minister of Sports;
• André de Paula – Minister of Fisheries;
• Andrei Rodrigues – Chief Delegate of the Federal Police;
• Antônio Oliveira, director of the Federal Highway Police;
• Camilo Santana – Minister of Education;
• Celso Sabino – Minister of Tourism;
• Cida Gonçalves – Minister of Women;
• Cristiano Zanin – Minister of the STF;
• Edson Fachin – Minister of the STF;
• Edegar Pretto – president of Conab;
• Eduardo Leite – governor of Rio Grande do Sul;
• Esther Dweck – Minister of Management;
• Carlos Lupi – Minister of Social Security;
• Dias Toffoli – minister of the STF;
• Ibaneis Rocha – governor of the Federal District;
• Geraldo Alckmin – Vice President and Minister of Industry;
• General Amaro – GSI minister;
• Gilmar Mendes – Minister of the STF;
• Herman Benjamin – president of the STJ;
• Jader Filho – Minister of Cities;
• Jaques Wagner – Government leader in the Senate;
• José Mucio – Minister of Defense;
• Juscelino Filho – Minister of Communications;
• Laercio Portela – Minister of Secom;
• Luciana Santos – Minister of Science and Technology;
• Luís Roberto Barroso – president of the Supreme Federal Court;
• Luiz Marinho – Minister of Labor;
• Márcio França – Minister of Entrepreneurship;
• Márcio Macêdo – Minister of the General Secretariat of the Presidency;
• Margareth Menezes – Minister of Culture;
• Marina Silva – Minister of the Environment;
• Nísia Trindade – Minister of Health;
• Paulo Pimenta – interim Minister of Support for the Reconstruction of Rio Grande do Sul;
• Renan Filho – Minister of Transport;
• Ricardo Lewandowski – Minister of Justice;
• Rodrigo Pacheco – President of the Senate;
• Silvio Costa Filho – Minister of Ports and Airports;
• Simone Tebet – Minister of Budget;
• Rui Costa – Minister of the Civil House;
• Tarciana Medeiros – president of the Bank of Brazil;
• Vinicius Marques de Carvalho – Minister of the CGU;
• Waldez Góes – Minister of Integration and Regional Development;
• Wellington Dias – Minister of Social Development.

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