Anderson Gustavo Torres (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɐ̃deʁsõ ɡusˈtavu ˈtoʁis]; born in Brasília) is a Brazilian chief of police of the Federal Police, who served as Minister of Justice and Public Security under Jair Bolsonaro. Following the 2023 invasion of the Brazilian Congress, Torres' arrest was ordered by the Supreme Federal Court.
Anderson Torres | |
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 Torres in April 2021 | |
| Minister of Justice and Public Security | |
| In office 30 March 2021 – 31 December 2022 | |
| Preceded by | André Mendonça |
| Succeeded by | Flávio Dino |
| Secretary of Public Security of the Federal District | |
| In office 2 January 2023 – 8 January 2023 | |
| Governor | Ibaneis Rocha |
| Preceded by | Júlio Danilo |
| Succeeded by | Ricardo Cappelli (by federal executive decree) |
| In office 1 January 2019 – 29 March 2021 | |
| Governor | Ibaneis Rocha |
| Preceded by | Cristiano Barbosa Sampaio |
| Succeeded by | Júlio Danilo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anderson Gustavo Torres 1976 (age 47–48)[1] Brasília, Federal District, Brazil |
| Political party | UNIÃO (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PSL (2021–22) |
| Alma mater | University Center of Brasília (LL.B.) |
| Profession | Chief of police |
Early life and education
editTorres holds a law degree from the Central University of Brasília, with a specialization in police science, criminal investigation and strategic intelligence at the Superior School of War. He was professor at the Civil Police Academy of Rondônia, Federal District Military Police Academy and the National Academy of Police.[2]
Early career
editHe was typistcopist at the Civil Police of the Federal District and is currently a police chief of the Federal Police.[2] Coordinated the main investigations focused in the fight against the organized crime in the Superintendence of the Federal Police in Roraima, between 2003 and 2005. At the institution, he worked in Roraima and in operations at the Raposa Serra do Sol indigenous reserve, which arrested in 2008 the farmer Paulo César Quartiero, leader of the rice farmers of the regions.[3]
In the Chamber of Deputies, Torres coordinated committees about subjects related to public security and fight against the organized crime, as well as he was chief of staff of deputy Fernando Francischini (PSL-PR).[2]
From 2019 to 2021, he was State Secretary of Public Security of the Federal District, nominated by Governor Ibaneis Rocha.[4]
Minister of Justice and Public Security
editOn 29 March 2021, his nomination was announced by President Jair Bolsonaro for the office of Minister of Justice and Public Security.[5][6] Torres was nominated and took office on the following day.[2]
In April 2021, it was published that Torres filed his membership to the Social Liberal Party, aiming the 2022 elections and became President of the party in the Federal District.[7] On January 2, 2023 Torres was again appointed as Secretary of Public Security of the Federal District.
2023 dismissal and arrest
editOn January 8, 2023, Torres was dismissed from his position as Secretary of Public Security of the Brasilia Federal District due to the 2023 invasion of the Brazilian Congress. The Supreme Court of Brazil also issued an arrest warrant for alleged inaction and collusion with the rioters.[8] Torres denied the allegations. On January 14, 2023, he was arrested upon his return to Brasília.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Institucional". Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 4 April 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Anderson Torres toma posse como ministro da Justiça e Segurança Pública". Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública (in Portuguese). 30 March 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Militão, Eduardo (30 January 2020). "Quem é o delegado que agiu nos bastidores e gerou crise Bolsonaro-Moro". UOL Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ de Paul, Alexandre (2 January 2019). "Quem é quem: conheça os secretários, gestores de empresas e estatais do DF". Correio Braziliense (in Portuguese). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Planalto anuncia delegado da PF Anderson Torres como novo ministro da Justiça". G1 (in Portuguese). 29 March 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "André Mendonça deixa o Ministério da Justiça; veja todas as mudanças do dia". Carta Capital (in Portuguese). 29 March 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Amado, Guilherme (3 April 2021). "O novo ministro da Justiça e o PSL". Época (in Portuguese). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Charner, Flora; Reverdosa, Marcia; Pedroso, Rodrigo; Andone, Dakin; Elassar, Alaa (2023-01-08). "Bolsonaro supporters breach security barriers, break into Brazilian Congress and presidential palace". CNN. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ "Brazil riots: Brasília's ex-security chief arrested on return to city". BBC News. 2023-01-14. Retrieved 2023-01-15.