Antônio Carlos Peixoto de Magalhães (4 September 1927 – 20 July 2007), also known by his initials ACM, was a Brazilian politician. He served as Governor of Bahia three times and represented Bahia in the Senate of Brazil three times.[1] Magalhães was one of Brazil's most powerful politicians serving as a Minister for Communications, as Leader of the Liberal Front Party (PFL) and as President of the Federal Senate.[2]
Magalhães was born in 1927 in Salvador, Bahia. His paternal grandparents were Portuguese.[3] Magalhães went to medical school.
His political career started at the age of 27 when he entered the Bahia state legislature. He was soon elected to the federal Chamber of Deputies, where he served three terms.[1] At first he was a protégé of Juscelino Kubitschek, who was then the President of Brazil.[2]
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Magalhães supported the military coup that overthrew President João Goulart. He was appointed Mayor of Salvador and then as the Governor of Bahia twice. He also served as the head of the government's electricity agency, which enabled him to dispense patronage nationally.[2] Magalhães was also known for his harsh treatment of opponents of the regime and for his ability to make deals. This led to some of his opponents dubbing him "Toninho Malvadeza" (Little Tony Evilness).[4]
In 1985, he switched allegiance to Tancredo Neves and helped José Sarney form the Liberal Front Party. Magalhães became the Minister for Communications in Sarney's Government allowing him to grant radio and television licenses to friends and supporters. When accused of corruption, he once said "I have good and bad friends, but I only govern with the good ones."[2]
In 1991, he was elected as Governor of Bahia for the third time before being elected to the Senate in 1994. He became the President of the Senate in 1997.[4] Magalhães also became the leader of the Liberal Front Party with the Social Democrat President of BrazilFernando Henrique Cardoso relying on his support to pass legislation. This enabled Magalhães to have supporters placed in influential positions in the Government.
Magalhães was forced to resign from the Senate in 2001 after being accused of looking at how fellow Senators voted on an impeachment issue. He was re-elected in 2002 and when in 2003 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the left wing Workers' Party was elected president, Magalhães claimed that he came from "the Workers’ Party wing of the Liberal Front Party" and was successful in having supporters appointed in Lula da Silva's administration. In January 2003, then Senator-elect Magalhães (PFL-BA) shook hands with Fidel Castro as Castro was leaving a luncheon given in Brasília in Castro's honor.[5] Later, on Castro's way to and from state visits to Africa, Castro would stop in Salvador da Bahia and spend a couple of days sharing stories with Magalhães.[2] Through this, right-winged Magalhães and communistFidel Castro developed a friendship to the dismay of Castro's left-wing admirers in Brazil.[2]
Magalhães played an influential role in Brazilian politics until his death in 2007 from multiple organ failure.[4] He is buried at the Campo Santo Cemetery in Salvador, along with many other noted figures of the city.
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Antonio Carlos Peixoto de Magalhaes 4 September 1927 20 July 2007 also known by his initials ACM was a Brazilian politician He served as Governor of Bahia three times and represented Bahia in the Senate of Brazil three times 1 Magalhaes was one of Brazil s most powerful politicians serving as a Minister for Communications as Leader of the Liberal Front Party PFL and as President of the Federal Senate 2 Antonio Carlos MagalhaesSenator for BahiaIn office 1 February 2003 20 July 2007Preceded byAntonio Carlos Magalhaes JuniorSucceeded byAntonio Carlos Magalhaes JuniorIn office 1 February 1995 30 May 2001Preceded byRuy BacelarSucceeded byAntonio Carlos Magalhaes JuniorPresident of the Federal SenateIn office 4 February 1997 14 February 2001Preceded byJose SarneySucceeded byJader BarbalhoGovernor of BahiaIn office 15 March 1991 12 April 1994Vice GovernorPaulo SoutoPreceded byNilo Moraes CoelhoSucceeded byRuy TrindadeIn office 15 March 1979 15 March 1983Vice GovernorLuis Viana NetoPreceded byRoberto SantosSucceeded byJoao Durval CarneiroIn office 15 March 1971 15 March 1975Vice GovernorMenandro MinahimPreceded byLuis Viana FilhoSucceeded byRoberto SantosMinister of CommunicationsIn office 15 March 1985 15 March 1990PresidentJose SarneyPreceded byHaroldo Correa de MattosSucceeded byOzires SilvaPresident of EletrobrasIn office 7 November 1975 30 May 1978Nominated byErnesto GeiselPreceded byMario Penna BheringSucceeded byArnaldo Rodrigues BarbalhoFederal Deputy for BahiaIn office 6 April 1970 1 February 1971ConstituencyAt largeIn office 2 February 1959 10 February 1967ConstituencyAt largeMayor of SalvadorIn office 10 February 1967 6 April 1970Preceded byJulival ReboucasSucceeded byCleriston AndradeState Deputy of BahiaIn office 7 April 1955 2 February 1959ConstituencyAt largePersonal detailsBornAntonio Carlos Peixoto de Magalhaes 1927 09 04 4 September 1927Salvador Bahia BrazilDied20 July 2007 2007 07 20 aged 79 Sao Paulo BrazilPolitical partyUDN 1952 65 ARENA 1965 80 PDS 1980 86 PFL 1986 2007 DEM 2007 SpouseArlette Maron m 1952 wbr ChildrenLuis EduardoACM JuniorTereza HelenaParentsFrancisco Peixoto de Magalhaes Neto father Helena Celestino de Magalhaes mother RelativesAntonio Carlos Magalhaes Neto grandson Alma materFederal University of BahiaProfessionphysicianjournalistpoliticianSignature Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Political power broker 3 See also 4 ReferencesEarly life and career editMagalhaes was born in 1927 in Salvador Bahia His paternal grandparents were Portuguese 3 Magalhaes went to medical school His political career started at the age of 27 when he entered the Bahia state legislature He was soon elected to the federal Chamber of Deputies where he served three terms 1 At first he was a protege of Juscelino Kubitschek who was then the President of Brazil 2 Political power broker editMagalhaes supported the military coup that overthrew President Joao Goulart He was appointed Mayor of Salvador and then as the Governor of Bahia twice He also served as the head of the government s electricity agency which enabled him to dispense patronage nationally 2 Magalhaes was also known for his harsh treatment of opponents of the regime and for his ability to make deals This led to some of his opponents dubbing him Toninho Malvadeza Little Tony Evilness 4 In 1985 he switched allegiance to Tancredo Neves and helped Jose Sarney form the Liberal Front Party Magalhaes became the Minister for Communications in Sarney s Government allowing him to grant radio and television licenses to friends and supporters When accused of corruption he once said I have good and bad friends but I only govern with the good ones 2 In 1991 he was elected as Governor of Bahia for the third time before being elected to the Senate in 1994 He became the President of the Senate in 1997 4 Magalhaes also became the leader of the Liberal Front Party with the Social Democrat President of Brazil Fernando Henrique Cardoso relying on his support to pass legislation This enabled Magalhaes to have supporters placed in influential positions in the Government Magalhaes was forced to resign from the Senate in 2001 after being accused of looking at how fellow Senators voted on an impeachment issue He was re elected in 2002 and when in 2003 Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the left wing Workers Party was elected president Magalhaes claimed that he came from the Workers Party wing of the Liberal Front Party and was successful in having supporters appointed in Lula da Silva s administration In January 2003 then Senator elect Magalhaes PFL BA shook hands with Fidel Castro as Castro was leaving a luncheon given in Brasilia in Castro s honor 5 Later on Castro s way to and from state visits to Africa Castro would stop in Salvador da Bahia and spend a couple of days sharing stories with Magalhaes 2 Through this right winged Magalhaes and communist Fidel Castro developed a friendship to the dismay of Castro s left wing admirers in Brazil 2 Magalhaes played an influential role in Brazilian politics until his death in 2007 from multiple organ failure 4 He is buried at the Campo Santo Cemetery in Salvador along with many other noted figures of the city See also editList of mayors of Salvador Bahia Beyond Citizen KaneReferences edit a b AP via the Guardian Ex Brazil Politician Magalhaes 79 Dies July 20 2007 a b c d e f New York Times Antonio Carlos Magalhaes Brazil Politician Dies at 79 July 21 2007 Veja on line Archived from the original on 28 September 2007 Retrieved 16 August 2007 a b c AP via the Los Angeles Times Antonio Carlos Peixoto de Magalhaes 79 influential politician in Brazil 21 July 2007 World News Connection 3 January 2003 Brazil to Strengthen Ties With Cuba in Social Area Political officesPreceded byJulival Pires Reboucas Mayor of Salvador1967 70 Succeeded byCleriston AndradePreceded byLuiz Viana Filho Governor of Bahia1971 751979 831991 94 Succeeded byRoberto SantosPreceded byRoberto Santos Succeeded byJoao Durval CarneiroPreceded byNilo Moraes Coelho Succeeded byRuy TrindadePreceded byHaroldo Correa de Mattos Minister of Communications1985 90 Succeeded byCleriston AndradePreceded byJose Sarney President of the Federal Senate1997 2001 Succeeded byJader Barbalho Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Antonio Carlos Magalhaes amp oldid 1191342567, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
