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Tocantins State Government Appoints New Secretaries, Strengthening Leadership and Governance

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The government of the Brazilian state of Tocantins has taken significant steps to revitalize its leadership, with Acting Governor Laurez Moreira appointing new secretaries to key positions. Cesar Hanna Halum, a veteran agricultural expert, has been appointed Secretary of State for Agriculture and Livestock, bringing his extensive experience in rural development and policy-making to the role. Similarly, Josue Pereira de Amorim, a seasoned lawyer and academic, has been appointed State Attorney General, promising to uphold the rule of law and ensure justice for the people of Tocantins.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cesar Hanna Halum, a renowned veterinarian and agricultural expert, has been appointed Secretary of State for Agriculture and Livestock, bringing his expertise in combating foot-and-mouth disease and rural development to the role.
  • Halum has served in various capacities within the Tocantins government, including President of the Tocantins Rural Development Institute (Ruraltins), Secretary of State for Agriculture, and National Secretary of Agricultural Policy and Family Farming.
  • Josue Pereira de Amorim, a native of Aparecida do Rio Negro, is a distinguished lawyer and academic, with a track record of service to the state of Tocantins, including as a member of the state attorneys since 1994.
  • Amorim has held various roles within the state Attorney General's Office, including inspector and deputy attorney for court-ordered debts and labor lawsuits, and has served as president of the Association of State Attorneys of Tocantins (Aproeto).
  • The appointments of Halum and Amorim are part of a broader effort by Acting Governor Laurez Moreira to revitalize the leadership and governance of the state of Tocantins.
  • Luiza Rocha Pinheiro has been appointed Secretary of State for Communications, while Ailton Parente Araujo has been named Chief of Staff to the Governor, and Colonel Vitor Teles has been appointed Chief Secretary of the Military Household.

Statistics:

  • 1980: Cesar Hanna Halum arrived in Araguaina as an employee of the Goias State Department of Agriculture.
  • 1994: Josue Pereira de Amorim became a member of the state attorneys of Tocantins.
  • 2011-2019: Cesar Hanna Halum served three consecutive terms as federal deputy.
  • 2019-2020: Cesar Hanna Halum served as Secretary of State for Agriculture in Tocantins.

Sources:

  • News release from the Government of Tocantins: https://www.to.gov.br/noticias/governador-em-exercicio-laurez-moreira-nomeia-novos-gestores-para-agricultura-e-procuradoria-geral-do-estado/3uluz0vcgtbw

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