Papaléo Paes
João Bosco Papaléo Paes (27 August 1952 – 25 June 2020), better known simply as Papaléo Paes, was a Brazilian politician and physician from the state of Pará who represented the state of Amapá at national level.[1]
Papaléo Paes | |
|---|---|
| Vice governor of Amapá | |
| In office 2015–2018 | |
| Governor | Waldez Góes |
| Preceded by | Dora Nascimento |
| Succeeded by | Jaime Nunes |
| Senator for Amapá | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Mayor of Macapá | |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Preceded by | João Capiberibe |
| Succeeded by | Aníbal Barcelos |
| Health Secretary of Amapá | |
| In office 1992–1993 | |
| Governor | Aníbal Barcelos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1952 Belém, Pará, Brazil |
| Died | June 25, 2020 (aged 67) Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
| Political party | Progressistas (PP) |
| Other political affiliations | |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Pará |
| Profession | Politician, physician, cardiologist |
Career edit
Before pursuing a career in politics, Paes graduated as a Physician at the Federal University of Pará and later specialized in Cardiology in Rio de Janeiro.[2]
He worked at the Hospital Geral de Macapá at a management level and in 1992 was appointed Health Secretary of Amapá.[2]
In 1992, Paes was elected Mayor of Macapá and remained in charge between 1993 and 1996.[2][3]
In 2000, he decided to run again at Macapá's mayoral election. This time however, he failed to secure enough votes to be elected.[4]
In 2002, he was elected Senator representing the state of Amapá. His tenure lasted from 2003 to 2011.[2][3]
In 2006, he ran at the Amapá state elections, but failed to secure enough votes to be elected Governor.[5]
In 2014, Paes was elected Vice governor of Amapá. He kept his post from 2015 to 2018.[2][3]
Personal life and death edit
Paes was married to Josélia Martins Papaléo Paes and had two daughters, Juliana and Jacyra.[2]
On 25 June 2020, Paes died in Macapá at the age of 67 from complications brought on by COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Papaléo Paes: Dados Pessoais". Brazilian Senate. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Senadores lamentam morte do ex-senador Papaléo Paes". Brazilian Senate. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Papaléo Paes, ex-vice-governador e ex-senador do Amapá, morre aos 67 anos". G1. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "João Henrique, do PSB, vence eleição em Macapá por 315 votos". Folha de S.Paulo. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Apuração – Amapá – Governador (1º turno)". Folha de S.Paulo. Retrieved June 27, 2020.