Michel Temer
Brazilian politician and Vice President
Born
September 23rd, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Brazil
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Served as the 25th Vice President of Brazil from 2011 to 2016 under President Dilma Rousseff. Assumed the presidency in 2016 following Rousseff's impeachment. Held the position until December 2018. Prior to that, engaged in law and worked as a professor. Participated in political life as a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party and contributed to various legislative initiatives during tenure.
Served as Vice President of Brazil
Assumed presidency in 2016
Was a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party
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