Arthur Virgílio Neto
Arthur Virgilio do Carmo Ribeiro Neto (born November 15, 1945) better known as Arthur Virgilio or Arthur Neto, is a Brazilian politician and lawyer, member and one of the founders of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party. Since 2013, he serves as the mayor of his hometown Manaus, being re-elected for the office in 2016.[1][2] Prior, Virgílio Neto already served as mayor of Manaus from 1989 to 1992.[2]
Arthur Virgílio Neto | |
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| Mayor of Manaus | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Amazonino Mendes |
| Succeeded by | David Almeida |
| Member of the Federal Senate by Amazonas | |
| In office February 1, 2003 – February 1, 2011 | |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Braga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1945 Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil |
| Political party | Brazilian Social Democracy Party |
| Profession | Lawyer and diplomat |
Virgilio Neto was elected twice to the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies between 1982 and 1986 and was a Senator for the State of Amazonas.[3] He became one of the opposition leaders in the Brazilian senate of then-President Lula da Silva.[1]
See also
References
- "Arthur Virgílio Neto é reeleito para a prefeitura de Manaus [en:Arthur Virgílio Neto is re-elected to the prefecture of Manaus]". agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en (in Portuguese). 2017-09-25.
- "The Mayor of Manaus". www.manaus.am.gov.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2017-09-13.
- "Senate of Brazil (Digital archive)". www25.senado.leg.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2017-09-13.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Amazonino Mendes |
Mayor of Manaus 2013–2020 |
Succeeded by David Almeida |
| Preceded by Manoel Henriques Ribeiro |
Mayor of Manaus 1989–1992 |
Succeeded by Amazonino Mendes |
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