Servidor Concursado Testifies at Covid-19 Inquiry
Luis Ricardo Miranda, a public servant hired through a competitive process, testified before Brazil’s Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) into the handling of Covid-19 on Wednesday. His testimony provides insight into how decisions were made regarding various aspects of Brazil’s response to Covid-19 and whether or not they were effective or adequate for addressing the crisis.
Feb. 23, 2023 3:40AM
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On Wednesday, Luis Ricardo Miranda, a public servant hired through a competitive process, testified before the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil. Miranda is one of several witnesses to appear before the commission this week. He was called to testify about his experience working in the Brazilian Ministry of Health during 2020 and 2021. The commission was established by Congress in December 2020 with the aim of investigating how government officials responded to the pandemic and its effects on Brazil's population. It is also tasked with evaluating any potential irregularities that may have occurred during this period. In his testimony, Miranda spoke about his role as an advisor to then-Minister of Health Eduardo Pazuello and described how he had been instructed to keep certain information from other government departments and agencies. He also revealed that he had been asked to withhold information from members of Congress who were inquiring about certain aspects of the ministry's response to Covid-19. The commission has heard testimony from dozens of witnesses since it began its work in January 2021, including current and former ministers, health experts, scientists, doctors and civil society representatives. The testimonies have provided insight into how decisions were made regarding various aspects of Brazil's response to Covid-19 and whether or not they were effective or adequate for addressing the crisis. The inquiry has been praised by many as an important step towards understanding what went wrong during Brazil's response to Covid-19 and holding those responsible accountable for their actions. It remains unclear what impact Miranda's testimony will have on the investigation but it is likely that more details will emerge as further testimonies are heard over coming weeks.