Germano Rigotto
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Germano Rigotto is a Brazilian politician
currently affiliated to the PMDB party. He was the governor
of Rio Grande do Sul
state until December 31, 2006. He ran for a second term in October 2006 elections, but he was unexpectedly defeated by Olívio Dutra
and Yeda Crusius
. Rigotto paced third by a small margin - 0.17% behind Olivio Dutra, the second one.
Politics of Brazil
The politics of Brazil take place in a framework of a federal presidential representative democratic republic, where by the President is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system...
currently affiliated to the PMDB party. He was the governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
of Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
state until December 31, 2006. He ran for a second term in October 2006 elections, but he was unexpectedly defeated by Olívio Dutra
Olívio Dutra
Olívio de Oliveira Dutra is a Brazilian politician. He is a founding member of the Workers' Party.-Early political career :...
and Yeda Crusius
Yeda Crusius
Yeda Rorato Crusius is an economist and former governor of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul until December 31, 2011. She was the first female governor of the state.-Background and political associations:...
. Rigotto paced third by a small margin - 0.17% behind Olivio Dutra, the second one.