Hélio Gueiros

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Hélio Gueiros
Gueiros in 1967
Personal details
Born12 December 1925
Fortaleza, Brazil
Died15 April 2011(2011-04-15) (aged 85)
Belém, Brazil

Hélio Gueiros (12 December 1925 – 15 April 2011) was a Brazilian politician who served as the Governor of Pará from 1987 to 1991.[1] He also served as the Mayor of Belém from 1993 to 1996.[1]

Biography[edit]

Gueiros worked as a journalist and lawyer before entering politics in the 1950s.[1] He became a Pará state representative in the 1960s.[1] He also served as a congressman in the Chamber of Deputies for three consecutive terms in office.[1]

Gueiros left politics for approximately ten years during the Brazilian military government.[1] He served as a Senator in the Senate of Brazil from 1983 to 1987.[1] Gueiros then served as the governor of Pará from 1987 until 1991.[1]

Gueiros became the Mayor of Belém, the capital city of Pará, from 1993 to 1996.[1] In 2004, Gueiros unsuccessfully ran again for Mayor of Belém in the mayoral election.[1]

Gueiros died from renal disease at his home in Belém, Brazil, on 15 April 2011, at the age of 85.[1] His memorial service was held at the Palácio Lauro Sodré, the former seat of government in Pará.[1] Gueiros was buried at the Recanto da Saudade cemetery.[1] He was survived by his wife, Terezinha.[1]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Morre aos 85 anos ex-governador do PA Hélio Gueiros". Terra Networks. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2011.