João Soares

For the former Brazilian tennis player see Joao Soares (tennis).

João Barroso Soares (born Lisbon, 29 August 1949) is a Portuguese lawyer and politician, member of the Socialist Party, and was mayor of Lisbon (1995-2002).

He is the son of the former Portuguese Prime Minister and President, Mário Soares, and the actress Maria Barroso.

In 2004, he lost to José Sócrates a bid for the party leadership, and in October 2005 lost to Fernando Seara the election for Mayor of Sintra.

In July 2006 he was elected Vice-President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.

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