Brazil’s CADE names interim Superintendent after Barreto’s departure
( June 26, 2026, 19:04 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The interim president of Brazil’s competition authority has nominated Felipe Leitão Valadares Roquete as temporary Superintendent. He will replace Alexandre Barreto de Souza, who left the watchdog after more than eight years. Roquete will serve in an interim capacity until Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva appoints a Superintendent for a two-year term. Official Journal statement follows below (in Portuguese):...
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