Bolsonaro appoints judge who helped jail Lula to lead justice ministry

Bolsonaro appoints judge who helped jail Lula to lead justice ministry
Sérgio Moro, who led ‘Car Wash’ investigation that jailed ex-president, accepts offer from president-elect

How dangerous is Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s new president?

Tom Phillips in São Paulo
Thu 1 Nov 2018 10.59 EDT

The corruption-busting Brazilian judge who helped pave the way for Jair Bolsonaro’s stunning electoral win on Sunday by jailing his main rival has accepted a position in the far-right president’s government.

In a highly controversial move, Bolsonaro announced that Sérgio Moro, who became a celebrity in Brazil thanks to his role spearheading the sprawling “Car Wash” corruption investigation, would be his justice and public security minister when he takes power in January.

“We will be guided by his anti-corruption and anti-organized crime agenda, as well as his respect for the constitution and the laws!” Bolsonaro tweeted to his 2.2 million followers to announce the move.

Bolsonaro’s invitation – and Moro’s decision to accept – caused immediate waves in Brazil.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/01/bolsonaro-sergio-moro-brazil-justice-ministry-anti-corruption?CMP=share_btn_fb&fbclid=IwAR2fGVyMAYe_Dg3EMHoP7MD0VoltCwoOpu5lckrvwEGTfRQKiAFs9lMU6bY