João Lyra

João José Pereira de Lyra (17 June 1931 – 12 August 2021)[1] was a Brazilian businessman and politician.

João José Pereira de Lyra
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office
2011–2015
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office
2003–2007
Member of the Federal Senate
In office
1989–1991
Personal details
Born(1931-06-17)17 June 1931
Recife, Brazil
Died12 August 2021(2021-08-12) (aged 90)
Maceió, Brazil

Career

Lyra was a Member of the Federal Senate from 1989 to 1991, and a Member of the Chamber of Deputies from 2003 to 2007, and from 2011 to 2015.[2] His wealth was once estimated at $140 million, making him at one point Brazil's richest Member of Parliament.

He was named in the 2016 Panama Papers leak.[3]

Death

Lyra died from complications of pneumonia and bronchoaspiration in August 2021, following a battle with COVID-19.[4][5]

References
  1. João Lyra morre aos 90 anos em Maceió (in Portuguese)
  2. "Panama Papers - The Power Players". International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  3. "Law Firm At Center of Panama Papers Leak Was Implicated In Brazil Corruption Scandal In January". Forbes. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  4. João Lyra morre aos 90 anos em Maceió (in Portuguese)
  5. "Ex-deputado mais rico do país, João Lyra morre em Maceió após covid-19".
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