Paulo Souto

Paulo Souto
Paulo Souto
Governor of Bahia
	In office; January 1, 1995 – January 1, 1999
Preceded by	Antônio Imbassahy
Succeeded by	César Borges
	In office; January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2007
Preceded by	Otto Alencar
Succeeded by	Jaques Wagner
Personal details
Born	Paulo Ganem Souto; November 19, 1943; Caetité, BA
Political party	ARENA (1965-1980); PDS (1980–1986); PFL (1986–2007); DEM (2007–present)
Profession	Geologist

Paulo Ganem Souto (born November 19, 1943) is a Brazilian geologist and politician. He served as governor of Bahia from 1995 to 1999 and from 2003 to 2007. He was also a senator from 1999 to 2003.

Governor of Bahia

In 1994, Souto run-off for governor, against Durval. Magalhães's TV Bahia, helped Souto to victory.[1]

In 1995, Souto took place as governor, and created Blue Bahia and others programs.

In 1999, Souto took place as senator.

In 2002, With support of Gomes, Souto was elected governor. In the second round, Souto supported Lula.

In 2005, Souto broke with the government of Lula.

In 2006, Souto run-off, but was defeated by Jaques Wagner.

References

"Durval e Souto se acusam". Folha de S.Paulo (in Portuguese). November 8, 1994. Archived from the original on May 28, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.

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[1] "Durval e Souto se acusam". Folha de S.Paulo (in Portuguese). November 8, 1994. Archived from the original on May 28, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.