Roseana Sarney
| Roseana Sarney | |
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| Governor of Maranhão | |
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In office January 1, 1995 – April 5, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Ribamar Fiquene |
| Succeeded by | José Reinaldo Tavares |
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In office April 17, 2009 – December 10, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jackson Lago |
| Succeeded by | Arnaldo Melo |
| Member of the Senate from Maranhão | |
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In office 1 February 2003 – 16 April 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Bello Parga |
| Succeeded by | Mauro Fecury |
| Federal Deputy from Maranhão | |
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Assumed office March 15, 1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 1, 1953 São Luís, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Political party |
PDS (1980–1985) PMDB (1985—1990) PFL (1990—2006) PMDB (2006—current) |
| Spouse(s) | Jorge Murad Júnior (1976—current) |
| Relations |
José Sarney (father) Marly Sarney (mother) |
| Children | Rafaela (born 1978) |
| Alma mater | University of Brasília |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Sociology |
| Religion | Catholic |
Roseana Ferreira Araújo da Costa Sarney Murad (born June 1, 1953 in São Luís, Maranhão) is a Brazilian politician and sociologist. She was the governor of the Brazilian state of Maranhão from 2009 to 2014. She is a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party and daughter of former President and senator José Sarney.
Roseana has served in a number of elected offices, including congresswoman from 1991 to 1994, governor of Maranhão from 1995 to 2002 and senator from 2003 to 2009.[1] She considered running for president in 2002,[2] but a corruption scandal led to her withdrawal from the race on April 15, 2002.[3]
References
- ↑ "Roseana Sarney Murad" (in Portuguese). Senado Federal.
- ↑ Rohter, Larry (December 19, 2001). "Brazil's Unlikely Rising Star in Politics: a Woman". The New York Times.
- ↑ Gibb, Tom (April 14, 2002). "Brazil's woman candidate quits race". BBC News.
External links
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