Marco Edson Gonçalves Dias

Marco Edson Gonçalves Dias (born 7 February 1950 in Americana), also known as G. Dias,[1] is a retired divisional general of the Brazilian Army. He was the head of the Institutional Security Bureau.[2]

Gonçalves Dias
Gonçalves Dias on 1 January 2023
Secretary of Institutional Security
In office
1 January 2023 – 19 April 2023
PresidentLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Preceded byAugusto Heleno
Succeeded byRicardo Cappelli (interim)
Personal details
Born
Marco Edson Gonçalves Dias

(1950-02-07) 7 February 1950
Americana, São Paulo, Brazil
Alma materBrazilian Army Command and General Staff School
ProfessionMilitary
Military service
Allegiance Brazil
Branch/service Brazilian Army
Years of service1969–2012
Rank Divisional general
Commands
  • 6th Military Region
  • 19th Motorized Infantry Battalion
Awards

Biography

Born in Americana, São Paulo, Dias joined the Army in February 1969 by the Brazilian Army Preparatory School of Cadets (EsPCEx). He attended the Officials Enhancement School (EsAO) in 1986, continuing his graduation at the Brazilian Army Command and General Staff School (ECEME), in 1994.[3] Dias headed the 6th Military Region and commanded the 19th Motorized Infantry Battalion, based in São Leopoldo, between January 1999 and January 2001.[4][5] He served as military observer at the service of the United Nations in a mission in Central America. Dias is a retired Brazilian Army general, after more than 30 years in this Armed Forces branch. Dias worked in the personal security team of president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his first two terms, between 2003 and 2009. During the presidency of Dilma Rousseff, Gonçalves Dias was head of the Institutional Security Coordination.

In 2012, during his command of the 6th Military Region, Gonçalves Dias was involved in a controversy after meeting with police officers strikers of Bahia, who gave him a birthday cake, ensuring the officer that nothing would happen to them. He was suspended from office and retired months later.[6][7][8][9]

Gonçalves Dias worked with Lula personal security again in 2022.[6][8] He was part of the transition team for the third Lula administration, as member of the responsible group for strategic intelligence. On 29 December 2022, Gonçalves Dias was announced as head of the Institutional Security Bureau of the third Lula government.[2] On 19 April 2023, Gonçalves Dias resigned after a report by CNN Brasil revealed a video in which he guided Bolsonaro′s supporters inside the Planalto Palace during the events of the Brazilian Congress attack.[10][11]

References
  1. "Quem é Gonçalves Dias, general da reserva que pediu exoneração da chefia do GSI". G1. Archived from the original on 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  2. Sant'Ana, Jéssica; Gomes, Pedro Henrique (29 December 2022). "Lula anuncia general da reserva Marco Edson Gonçalves Dias para chefia do GSI". G1 (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 1 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  3. Alonso, Rodrigo (29 December 2022). "Lula escolhe general da reserva nascido em Americana para ser ministro do GSI". Liberal (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  4. "Veja quem é Gonçalves Dias, futuro chefe do GSI". Valor Econômico (in Portuguese). 29 December 2022. Archived from the original on 2 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  5. Peixoto, Jean (5 November 2020). "Obra no 19º BIMtz em São Leopoldo deve ficar pronta em 2022". JornalNH (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  6. "Quem é Marco Edson Gonçalves Dias". Estadão (in Portuguese). 29 December 2022. Archived from the original on 2 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  7. "General que chorou ao ganhar bolo de grevistas é afastado de negociações na BA". Estadão (in Portuguese). 8 February 2012. Archived from the original on 2 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  8. Alcântara, Thalys (29 December 2022). "Quem é o general Gonçalves Dias, futuro chefe do GSI no governo Lula". Metrópoles (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 3 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  9. "'General do Lula' desagrada Exército e Planalto e é nomeado para cargo pouco prestigiado". O Tempo (in Portuguese). 13 August 2012. Archived from the original on 2 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  10. "Após vídeo, ministro do GSI pede afastamento durante investigações". UOL (in Portuguese). 19 April 2023. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  11. "Após vídeos revelados pela CNN, Gonçalves Dias pede demissão do GSI". CNN Brasil (in Portuguese). 19 April 2023. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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