André Puccinelli
André Puccinelli (born 2 July 1948) is an Italian-Brazilian physician and politician, affiliated with the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB). He was the first foreigner to be mayor of Campo Grande in Brazilian history. He was secretary of health for the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, state deputy, federal deputy, mayor of Campo Grande for two terms and elected and re-elected governor of Mato Grosso do Sul. André Puccinelli was born in Italy and moved to Brazil still a child.[1]
André Puccinelli | |
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10th Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul | |
In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | José Orcírio Miranda dos Santos |
Succeeded by | Reinaldo Azambuja |
Personal details | |
Born | Viareggio, Italy | July 2, 1948
Political party | PMDB |
Occupation | Doctor |
References
- "Perfil do Governador, Vice e Secretários de Estado" (in Portuguese). Governo do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Retrieved 2011-08-27.
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