Jader Barbalho Filho
Brazilian public official (born 1976)
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Jader Fontenelle Barbalho Filho (born June 24, 1976) is a Brazilian public official affiliated with the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) party. Since 2023, he has served as Minister of Cities in the cabinet of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Jader Filho | |
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Filho in 2023 | |
| Minister of Cities | |
| Assumed office 1 January 2023 | |
| President | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
| Preceded by | Alexandre Baldy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jader Fontenelle Barbalho Filho 24 June 1976 |
| Party | MDB |
| Spouse | Laice Lazera |
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Biography
Jader Barbalho Filho was born in Belém, Pará. His father, Jader Barbalho, served as Governor of Pará, and his mother, Elcione Zahluth Barbalho, served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies. His brother Helder Barbalho has served as Governor of Pará since 2019.[1][2]
During the 2022 Brazilian general election, he was considered part of the 'Lulist' wing of the MDB. Following Lula's election, he was chosen for the position of Minister of Cities.[3] He has stated that rebuilding the Minha Casa, Minha Vida public housing program will be a top priority of his leadership.[4]
