Brazil to replace army, navy and air force commanders, says Defense Ministry

Brazil's Defense Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that the commanders of the army, navy and air force will be replaced, without providing additional details.

The ministry said the decision was made in a meeting earlier in the day with the participation of incoming Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto and his predecessor, Fernando Azevedo e Silva, whose surprise replacement was announced on Monday.

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