Romero Jucá
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Romero Jucá Filho (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁõˈmɛɾu ʒuˈka]; born 30 November 1954) is a Brazilian politician and economist. He represented Roraima in the Federal Senate for 24 years, from 1995 to 2019.[1] Previously, he was governor of Roraima from 1988 to 1990.[2] He is a member of MDB.[3] On 5 April 2016, he became the president of the MDB, succeeding Michel Temer.[4]
In this Portuguese name, "Filho" is a generational suffix meaning "son", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.
Quick Facts Senator from Roraima, President of the Brazilian Democratic Movement ...
Romero Jucá | |
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Senator from Roraima | |
In office 1 February 1995 – 1 February 2019 | |
President of the Brazilian Democratic Movement | |
In office 5 April 2016 – 6 October 2019 | |
Preceded by | Michel Temer |
Succeeded by | Baleia Rossi |
Minister of Planning, Budget and Management | |
In office 12 May 2016 – 23 May 2016 | |
President | Michel Temer |
Preceded by | Valdir Simão |
Succeeded by | Dyogo Oliveira |
Minister of Social Security | |
In office 22 March 2005 – 21 July 2005 | |
President | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
Preceded by | Amir Lando |
Succeeded by | Nelson Machado |
1st Governor of Roraima | |
In office 15 September 1988 – 31 December 1991 | |
Preceded by | Roberto Pinheiro Klein |
Succeeded by | Ottomar Pinto |
Personal details | |
Born | (1954-11-30) 30 November 1954 (age 69) Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil |
Political party | MDB (2003–present) |
Other political affiliations | |
Spouses |
Rosilene Brito (m. 2015) |
Children | 4 |
Profession | Economist |
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In the past, Jucá and other family members were the owners of two television stations in Roraima, TV Caburaí[5] and TV Imperial.[6]