Chalita was vetoed by scientists for the Ministry.
Sectors of the scientific community have reportedly expressed unease at the possibility of Congressman Gabriel Chalita, known for his religious activism, mixing the concepts of science and faith while heading the ministry. Since his defeat in the race for mayor of São Paulo, the PMDB member has been considered a candidate for a position in the Esplanade of Ministries, due to his support for Fernando Haddad (PT) in the second round.
247 - Since losing the race for mayor of São Paulo, Congressman Gabriel Chalita (PMDB-SP), who had been considered a candidate for a position in the Esplanade of Ministries, did not end up in the Ministry of Science and Technology due to a reaction from the scientific community. This information was published in Thursday's edition of... FSP.
The reason for the objection? Because he is very religious (despite being a university professor and holding two doctorates), the PMDB member would end up mixing the concepts of science and faith while leading the ministry. Faced with the 'veto', President Dilma Rousseff is looking for another position for her ally. Thus, Chalit may end up in the Ministry of Tourism, currently occupied by PMDB member Gastão Vieira.
Dilma is expected to complete her mini-renovation of the Esplanade in March.