Omar José Abdel Aziz (Brazilian Portuguese: [oˈmaʁ aˈziʃ]; born November 9, 1958) is a Brazilian politician. He served as the governor of the Brazilian state of Amazonas from March 31, 2010, to 2014, following the resignation of his predecessor, Eduardo Braga, to become a Senator.[1] Member of a family of Arab and Italian descent, Omar has already held the post of Alderman in Manaus and Amazonas State Assemblyman in the 1990. In 1996, he was elected Deputy Mayor of Manaus with Alfredo Nascimento as holder in Office. In 2000, were re-elected, but in May 2002, Omar left the post to compete with Eduardo Braga plate to the State Government as deputy-governor, election in which they were elected. In 2006, he was reelected with Braga. In 2008 was apply for as mayor of Manaus by PMN, having won the third place.[2] In 2010, with the resignation of Braga to the State Government to run for Senate, Aziz took over the Government. In the elections of that year, he was re-elected Governor in the first round with 64% of the vote. In 2011, was one of the co-founders of the Social Democratic Party (PSD). Did the same as Braga in 2014 leaving the office of Governor and your vice-Governor, José Melo de Oliveira, took the office.[3]
Omar Aziz | |
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Senator for Amazonas | |
Assumed office February 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Alfredo Nascimento |
Governor of Amazonas | |
In office March 31, 2010 – April 4, 2014 | |
Lieutenant |
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Preceded by | Eduardo Braga |
Succeeded by | José Melo de Oliveira |
Lieutenant Governor of Amazonas | |
In office January 1, 2003 – March 31, 2010 | |
Governor | Eduardo Braga |
Preceded by | Samuel Assayag Hanan |
Succeeded by | José Melo de Oliveira |
Vice-Mayor of Manaus | |
In office January 1, 1997 – March 11, 2002 | |
Mayor | Alfredo Nascimento |
Preceded by | Eduardo Braga |
Succeeded by | Mário Frota |
State Deputy of Amazonas | |
In office January 1, 1991 – January 1, 1995 | |
Personal details | |
Born | November 9, 1958 Garça, São Paulo, Brazil |
Political party | PSD (2011–present) |
Other political affiliations | PMN (2004–2011) DEM (1996–2004) PP (1995–1996) PPR (1993–1995) PDC (1989–1993) |
References edit
- ^ "Governo do Amazonas anuncia UFC em Manaus" (in Portuguese). A Crítica. Archived from the original on 2011-08-29. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
- ^ "Perfil dos candidatos" (in Portuguese). Folha de São Paulo (Brazil).
- ^ "Senate of Brazil". Senado Federal (Federal Senate).