3 Brazilian Military Chiefs Quit Following Bolsonaro’s Replacement of Defense Minister

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro is seen after a meeting with Brazil's Lower House Arthur Lira at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, on March 25, 2021. Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters

The leaders of all three branches of Brazil’s armed forces jointly resigned Tuesday following President Jair Bolsonaro’s replacement of the defense minister.

The Defense Ministry reported the resignations in a statement released without giving reasons. Replacements were not named.