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]
Torquato Jardim | |
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| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 28 May 2017 – 1 January 2019 | |
| President | Michel Temer |
| Preceded by | Osmar Serraglio |
| Succeeded by | Sergio Moro |
| Minister of Transparency, Supervision and CGU | |
| In office 2 June 2016 – 28 May 2017 | |
| President | Michel Temer |
| Preceded by | Carlos Higino Ribeiro de Alencar (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Wagner de Campos Rosário |
| Justice of the Superior Electoral Court | |
| In office 26 May 1988 – 18 April 1996 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Torquato Lorena Jardim 12 December 1949 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil |
| Occupation | Jurist |
On 28 May 2017, Brazilian president Michel Temer named Jardim as Minister of Justice.[2]
References
edit- ^ Filipe Matoso (1 June 2016). "Planalto anuncia Torquato Jardim para o Ministério da Transparência" (in Portuguese). G1. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ Parragassu, Lisandra; Books, Brad (28 May 2017). "Scandal-hit Brazilian leader Temer picks new justice minister". Reuters. Retrieved 30 May 2017.