Torquato Jardim Explained

Torquato Jardim
Office:Minister of Justice
Term Start:28 May 2017
Term End:1 January 2019
President:Michel Temer
Predecessor:Osmar Serraglio
Successor:Sergio Moro
Office1:Minister of Transparency, Supervision and CGU
Term Start1:2 June 2016
Term End1:28 May 2017
President1:Michel Temer
Predecessor1:Carlos Higino Ribeiro de Alencar
Successor1:Wagner de Campos Rosário
Office2:Justice of the Superior Electoral Court
Term Start2:26 May 1988
Term End2:18 April 1996
Birth Name:Torquato Lorena Jardim
Birth Date:12 December 1949
Birth Place: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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Planalto anuncia Torquato Jardim para o Ministério da Transparência. G1. Filipe Matoso. pt. 1 June 2016. 24 March 2017.
  2. Web site: Scandal-hit Brazilian leader Temer picks new justice minister. Reuters. Lisandra. Parragassu. Brad. Books. 28 May 2017. 30 May 2017.