Romeu Tuma
Brazilian police officer and politician
Born
1931
94 years ago
Died
October 26th, 2010
14 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Brazil
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Served as a police officer in São Paulo and later held various political titles. Acted as a senator from 2003 until death in 2010. Was involved in law enforcement operations and legislative activities focused on public safety and corruption control. His career spanned multiple decades in law enforcement and politics, reflecting a commitment to the country's governance and security.
Served as a senator representing São Paulo
Held high-ranking positions within the police force
Contributed to public safety policies in Brazil
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