Arthur Virgilio do Carmo Ribeiro Neto (born November 15, 1945) better known as Arthur Virgilio or Arthur Neto, is a Brazilian politician and lawyer, career diplomat, 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]
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edit- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "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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