Eduardo Suplicy

Eduardo Matarazzo Suplicy (born 21 June 1941) is a Brazilian left-wing politician, economist and professor. He is one of the founders and main political figures on the Workers Party of Brazil (PT). In the municipal elections of São Paulo in 2016 was consecrated as the most voted city councilor in the history of Brazil.

Eduardo Suplicy
Suplicy in 2023
State Deputy of São Paulo
Assumed office
15 March 2023
ConstituencyAt-large
In office
15 March 1979  31 December 1982
ConstituencyAt-large
Councillor of São Paulo
In office
1 January 2017  15 March 2023
ConstituencyAt-large
In office
1 January 1989  31 March 1990
ConstituencyAt-large
First Gentleman of São Paulo
In office
1 January 2001  16 April 2001
MayorMarta Suplicy
Preceded byNicéia Pitta
Succeeded byLuis Favre
Senator for São Paulo
In office
1 February 1991  1 February 2015
Preceded bySevero Gomes
Succeeded byJosé Serra
Federal Deputy for São Paulo
In office
1 February 1983  31 January 1987
ConstituencyAt-large
Personal details
Born (1941-06-21) 21 June 1941
São Paulo, Brazil
Political partyPT (1980–present)
Other political
affiliations
MDB (1979–80)
Spouse
Marta Suplicy
(m. 1964; div. 2001)
ChildrenSupla
João Suplicy
André Suplicy
Alma materFundação Getulio Vargas (BBA)
Michigan State University (MEc)
ProfessionEconomist, professor

Suplicy is primarily known for being an early supporter of universal basic income. Suplicy was a candidate for President of Brazil in the 2002 election, losing the Workers' Party (PT) nomination to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Suplicy was previously married to Marta Suplicy, the former Mayor of São Paulo.

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