João Alves Filho

João Alves Filho

João Alves Filho (born 3 July 1941 in Aracaju, Sergipe) is a Brazilian politician and civil engineer.[1] He served as governor of the state of Sergipe from 1983 to 1987, from 1991 to 1995, and from 2003 to 2007. From 1987 to 1990 he was Brazilian Minister of the Interior.[2]

He is married to senator Maria do Carmo Alves. He was accused of accepting bribes in public works projects, as uncovered in Operação Navalha.[3]

References

  1. Aracaju: O Prefeito. aracaju.se.gov.br. Accessed 9. August 2016 (Portuguese)
  2. Fredson Navarro, Marina Fontenele (2013-01-01). "João Alves Filho é empossado novo prefeito de Aracaju". O Globo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2016-05-26.
  3. Alex Rodrigues (2013-03-15). "Ex-governador João Alves Filho vai responder por corrupção passiva no caso Gautama". Agência Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2016-05-26.


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