Michel Temer
Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia (Brazilian Portuguese: [miˈʃɛw miˈɡɛw eˈli.ɐs ˈtemeʁ luˈli.ɐ]; born 23 September 1940) is a Brazilian politician, lawyer and writer who served as the 37th president of Brazil from 31 August 2016 to 31 December 2018. He took office after the impeachment and removal from office of his predecessor Dilma Rousseff. He had been the 24th vice president of Brazil since 2011 and acting president since 12 May 2016, when Rousseff's powers and duties were suspended pending an impeachment trial.
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| President of Brazil | |
| In office 31 August 2016 – 31 December 2018 Acting: 12 May 2016 – 31 August 2016 | |
| Vice President | None |
| Preceded by | Dilma Rousseff |
| Succeeded by | Jair Bolsonaro |
| Vice President of Brazil | |
| In office 1 January 2011 – 31 August 2016 | |
| President | Dilma Rousseff |
| Preceded by | José Alencar |
| Succeeded by | Hamilton Mourão |
| President of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 2 February 2009 – 17 December 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Arlindo Chinaglia |
| Succeeded by | Marco Maia |
| In office 5 February 1997 – 14 February 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Luís Eduardo Magalhaes |
| Succeeded by | Aécio Neves |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 6 April 1994 – 30 December 2010 | |
| Constituency | São Paulo |
| In office 16 March 1987 – 1 February 1991 | |
| Constituency | São Paulo |
| Secretary of Public Security of São Paulo | |
| In office 6 January 1993 – 27 November 1993 | |
| Governor | Luís Antônio Fleury Filho |
| Preceded by | Paulo de Tarso Mendonça |
| Succeeded by | Odyr Porto |
| In office 8 October 1992 – 31 December 1992 | |
| Governor | Luís Antônio Fleury Filho |
| Preceded by | Pedro Franco de Campos |
| Succeeded by | Paulo de Tarso Mendonça |
| In office 31 January 1984 – 14 February 1986 | |
| Governor | Franco Montoro |
| Preceded by | Miguel Reale Júnior |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Muylaert |
| Prosecutor General of São Paulo | |
| In office 6 April 1991 – 8 October 1992 | |
| Governor | Luís Antônio Fleury Filho |
| Preceded by | Sérgio João França |
| Succeeded by | Dirceu José Vieira Chrysostomo |
| In office 16 March 1983 – 31 January 1984 | |
| Governor | Franco Montoro |
| Preceded by | Laércio Francisco dos Santos |
| Succeeded by | Norma Jorge Kyriakos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia 23 September 1940 Tietê, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Political party | MDB (since 1981) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Domestic partner(s) | Neusa Popinigis (sep.) Érika Ferraz (sep.) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of São Paulo Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo |
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The Senate's 61–20 vote on 31 August 2016 to remove Rousseff from office meant that Temer succeeded her and served out the remainder of her second term. In his first speech in office, Temer called for a government of "national salvation" and asked for the trust of the Brazilian people. He also signaled his intention to overhaul the pension system and labor laws, and to curb public spending.
A 2017 poll showed that Temer's administration had 7% popular approval, with 76% of respondents in favor of his resignation. Despite widespread protests, Temer refused to step down. He did not stand for president in the 2018 Brazilian general election and was succeeded by Jair Bolsonaro.