Wanderlei Barbosa
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Wanderlei Barbosa Castro (born 12 March 1964 in Porto Nacional) is a Brazilian businessman and politician who has been the governor of Tocantins since 2022, after the removal of then-governor Mauro Carlesse.[1] Prior to being governor, he was vice-governor from 2018 to 2022 under Carlesse.[2][3] He is currently a member of the Republicanos party.[4]
Quick Facts Governor of Tocantins, Vice Governor ...
Wanderlei Barbosa | |
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Governor of Tocantins | |
Assumed office 11 March 2022 | |
Vice Governor | None (2022) Laurez Moreira (2023–present) |
Preceded by | Mauro Carlesse |
Vice Governor of Tocantins | |
In office 9 July 2018 – 11 March 2022 | |
Governor | Mauro Carlesse |
Preceded by | Cláudia Lelis |
Succeeded by | Laurez da Rocha Moreira (2023) |
State deputy for Tocantins | |
In office 1 February 2011 – 9 July 2018 | |
Councilman for Palmas | |
In office 1 January 1997 – 1 February 2011 | |
Councilman for Porto Nacional | |
In office 1 January 1989 – 1 January 1997 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Wanderlei Barbosa Castro (1964-03-12) 12 March 1964 (age 60) Porto Nacional, Goiás (now Tocantins), Brazil |
Political party | Republicanos (since 2022) |
Other political affiliations | |
Spouse | Blandina Vieira Leite |
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