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Geraldo Alckmin

Geraldo Alckmin
The latest news and top stories on Geraldo Alckmin, the Vice-President of Brazil and chair of the Chamber of Foreign Trade (Camex). He has a background as an anesthetist before entering public service. His political career began in 1972, as a city councilor, mayor, state and federal deputy. He served four non-consecutive terms as Governor of São Paulo, making him the longest-serving governor of the state since Brazil's re-democratisation.
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Brazil’s Lula vetoes law cutting Bolsonaro’s 27-year jail sentence

Congress has the last word, however, and can in turn reject the president’s veto.

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Brazil’s Congress passes bill to cut Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence

Brazil’s Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt

Top court closes the case against Brazil’s far-right former president, who was convicted of plotting a coup after his 2022 election defeat.

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