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Brazil's Justice Minister Lewandowski Poised to Resign

1/7/2026

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Ricardo Lewandowski, Brazil's Justice Minister, is set to resign, according to sources close to the matter, as of January 6, 2026.
An official announcement of his resignation is anticipated on Friday.
The Justice Ministry and the Presidential Palace have not responded to requests for comment.
Reuters reported the development on January 6, 2026.

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Ricardo Lewandowski, Brazil's Justice Minister, is set to resign, according to sources close to the matter, as of January 6, 2026.
An official announcement of his resignation is anticipated on Friday.
The Justice Ministry and the Presidential Palace have not responded to requests for comment.
Reuters reported the development on January 6, 2026.