Marcelo Calero
Marcelo Calero Faria Garcia (born 7 July 1982) is a Brazilian diplomat and politician. He was Minister of Culture of the government Michel Temer.[1]
Marcelo Calero | |
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.jpg) Marcelo Calero in 2016 | |
| Federal Deputy from Rio de Janeiro | |
| Assumed office 1 February 2019 | |
| Minister of Culture | |
| In office 24 May 2016 – 18 November 2016 | |
| President | Michel Temer |
| Preceded by | Juca Ferreira |
| Succeeded by | Roberto Freire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 July 1982 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Political party | CIDADANIA (2018-present) |
| Other political affiliations | MDB (2016-2018) PSDB (2009-2015) |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
In 2018, Calero was elected as a deputy with the Popular Socialist Party with endorsement from the classically liberal Livres movement. He is openly gay and is the second LGBT person to be elected deputy.[2]
References
- Brasil, Portal. "Novo secretário diz que sua missão é resgatar a dignidade dos "fazedores de cultura"". Portal Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- "Ex ministro gay denuncia tráfico de influência no governo Temer". Revista Lado A (in Portuguese). 25 November 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Juca Ferreira |
Minister of Culture 2016–2018 |
Succeeded by Roberto Freire |
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