Luiza Erundina
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Luiza Erundina de Sousa (November 30, 1934) is a Brazilian politician. Erundina was born in Uiraúna.
[edit] Political history
From 1980 to 1997 she was affiliated with the PT party (workers party). In 1997 she changed to the PSB party. Erundina served on the Sao Paulo city council from 1983-1987. From 1987-1988 she was a state representative for the state of São Paulo. She was São Paulo's mayor from 1989 to 1992, and is currently federal representative from São Paulo. She was re-elected in 2003 and shall serve until 2007.
Preceded by: Jânio Quadros |
Mayor of São Paulo 1989 – 1992 |
Succeeded by: Paulo Maluf |