1. Eduardo Pazuello was born on 19 July 1963 and is a Brazilian divisional general of the Brazilian Army and politician, he served as Minister of Health between 2020 and 2021.
11 Facts About Eduardo Pazuello
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Eduardo Pazuello's grandfather, Abraham Joaquim Pazuello was born in Belem and was the son of Moroccan-Jewish parents.
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General Eduardo Pazuello acted in the coordination of the Army troops during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and, since February 2018, coordinated Operation Reception, which takes care of Venezuelan refugees in Roraima, besides previously serving as Secretary of Finances in the State Government of Roraima during the federal intervention, where he announced his leaving in February 2019.
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Eduardo Pazuello was nominated Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Health by former minister Nelson Teich to be the second in command, replacing Joao Gabbardo.
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In May 2020, a report by Agencia Sportlight revealed that Eduardo Pazuello alleged "non-commercial use" in a contract of 13 years signed between Infraero and a company that earned R$ 5,000 per parachuting student, accusing him of administrative dishonesty.
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Still in May 2020, website Diario do Centro do Mundo revealed that Eduardo Pazuello had put soldiers to pull carts, instead of horses.
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On 19 May 2020, Eduardo Pazuello allowed the use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for treatment against COVID-19, and, in June 2020, he was nominated Minister of Health and removed from his previous office as Executive Secretary.
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On 6 August 2020, minister Eduardo Pazuello affirmed that the vaccine for COVID-19, in tests in Brazil, was scheduled to be released in January 2021.
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On 14 March 2021, Eduardo Pazuello asked for resignation as Minister of Health, alleging health problems.
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On 23 March 2021, Eduardo Pazuello left the ministry of health.
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Eduardo Pazuello was announced as Secretary of Strategic Affairs of the Presidency on 1 June 2021.