André de Paula takes over the Ministry of Agriculture after Fávaro’s departure.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made official, this Tuesday (31), the change in command of Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa)The extra publication of Official Gazette of the Union (DOU) confirmed the dismissal of Carlos Fávaro and the appointment of André de Paula for the Ministry. Until then Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, André de Paula left the position to take over Agriculture. In his place, Édipo Araújo was appointed, who was working as executive secretary of the Ministry. Carlos Fávaro's departure occurs to enable his candidacy in the October elections. According to electoral legislation, ministers and holders of positions in the Executive must resign by next Saturday (4) to contest the election.

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