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Brazil’s labour minister steps down to run for Congress seat

SAO PAULO – Brazilian Labor Minister Ronaldo Nogueira has resigned because he plans to seek a seat in Chamber of Deputies in next year’s election.

The press office of Brazil’s presidency says he tendered his resignation Wednesday afternoon.

The Labor Ministry’s press office said Nogueira resigned so he can become a candidate to serve in Congress’ lower house.

Nogueira belongs to the right-of-centre Brazilian Labor Party.

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