Paulo Maluf
Paulo Salim Maluf (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpawlu saˈlĩ maˈlufi]; born 3 September 1931) is a Brazilian politician with a career spanning over four decades and many functions, including those of State Governor of São Paulo, Mayor of the City of São Paulo, Congressman and Presidential candidate. As of 2011, Maluf is on a second consecutive term as Federal Deputy. His political base is founded on populism and the provision of major public works.
Paulo Maluf | |
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Maluf in 2015 | |
| Federal Deputy for São Paulo | |
| In office 1 February 2007 – 22 August 2018 | |
| In office 1 February 1983 – 1 February 1987 | |
| Mayor of São Paulo | |
| In office 1 January 1993 – 1 January 1997 | |
| Vice Mayor | Sólon Borges dos Reis |
| Preceded by | Luiza Erundina |
| Succeeded by | Celso Pitta |
| In office 8 April 1969 – 8 April 1971 | |
| Nominated by | Abreu Sodré |
| Preceded by | José Vicente Faria Lima |
| Succeeded by | Figueiredo Ferraz |
| Governor of São Paulo | |
| In office 15 March 1979 – 14 May 1982 | |
| Vice Governor | José Maria Marin |
| Preceded by | Paulo Egídio Martins |
| Succeeded by | José Maria Marin |
| President of the São Paulo Comercial Junta | |
| In office 31 March 1976 – 14 March 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Boaventura Farina |
| Succeeded by | Mário Jorge Germanos |
| President of the Federal Savings Bank | |
| In office 13 May 1967 – 7 April 1969 | |
| Appointed by | Artur da Costa e Silva |
| Preceded by | Lélio Pizza |
| Succeeded by | Reinaldo de Barros |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 September 1931 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Political party | PP (1995–present) |
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| Spouse |
Sylvia Lutfalla (m. 1955) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Alma mater | University of São Paulo (B.E.) |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
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His career has been plagued with substantial allegations of corruption, although he was only convicted by Brazilian Courts in 2017. He spent a few months in jail and is now under house arrest due to his poor health and advanced age.
He is the president of the local branch, in the state of São Paulo, of the right-wing Progressive Party of Brazil (PP), heir to the old National Renewal Alliance (ARENA). Interpol has issued a Red Notice to arrest Maluf, extradite him and try him in the United States on charges of conspiracy and criminal possession.