Robinson Faria

Robinson Faria
Robinson Faria acting in the 2010 general election
57th Governor of Rio Grande do Norte
Incumbent
Assumed office
1 January 2015
Vice Governor Fábio Dantas
Preceded by Rosalba Ciarlini
Lieutenant Governor of Rio Grande do Norte
In office
1 January 2011 – 31 December 2014
Preceded by Iberê Ferreira
Succeeded by Fábio Dantas
Personal details
Born Robinson Mesquita de Faria
12 April 1959
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Political party Social Democrat Party
Spouse(s) Julianne Faria
Children 6 (six)
Alma mater Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
Profession Lawyer

Robinson Mesquita de Faria is a Brazilian politician, he is the current governor of Rio Grande do Norte state in Brazil.

Biography and early career

Born in Natal on 04.12.59, Robinson Mesquita de Faria is married to Julianne and is father of six children.

One of his sons, Fábio Faria, has a romantic relationship with Patrícia Abravanel, daughter of TV presenter and entrepreneur Silvio Santos, they have one son, Pedro.[1]

He graduated in Law from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, for 24 years he was a state representative and the last two mandates held the Presidency of the state legislature.

On his own initiative he embraced political career in the Agreste region, from where his family originates, Faria was elected the youngest state deputy in 1986. He worked in the private sector before turning to political activity.

Faria is state president of PMN (Party of National Mobilization) and leads the largest party in the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Norte.

In the 2006 elections, he was the most voted parliamentary in state for the second time, and the 2nd best-rated in proportionate numbers in the country, with 70,782 votes. In the Assembly, Faria held the positions of Chairman of the Committee on Constitution and Justice (twice), 1st Secretary, Vice President and President.

In recent years, Robinson presided over debates on Agribusiness, Shrimp and Fruit Crops; the installation of an oil refinery; the construction of the São Gonçalo do Amarante International Airport and the General Law of micro and small businesses.[2]

Lieutenant Governor

He was elected lieutenant governor in 2010 as Rosalba Ciarlini's running mate, with 52.46% of the votes.[3]

Governor

Faria was elected governor in 2014 with 54.42% of the votes against 45.58% for his main opponent, Henrique Eduardo Alves.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "First son of Patricia Abravanel and Fabio Faria is born
  2. ↑ http://www.portal.rn.gov.br/content/aplicacao/govrn/governo/gerados/vicegovernador.asp,
  3. ↑ http://g1.globo.com/especiais/eleicoes-2010/noticia/2010/10/rosalba-ciarlini-e-eleita-governadora-do-rio-grande-do-norte.html
  4. ↑ "Robinson Faria is elected in Rio Grande do Norte"

(in Portuguese)

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