Marco Maia
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Marco Aurélio Spall Maia, better known as Marco Maia (born 27 December 1965), is a Brazilian politician
, and the current President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil
. He is on a third consecutive term as Federal Deputy
for the state of Rio Grande do Sul
. A metalworker and union leader by trade, Maia joined the Workers' Party
in 1985.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, and the current President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil
Chamber of Deputies of Brazil
The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil is a federal legislative body and the lower house of the National Congress of Brazil. As of 2006, the chamber comprises 513 deputies, who are elected by proportional representation to serve four-year terms...
. He is on a third consecutive term as Federal Deputy
Deputy (legislator)
A deputy is a legislator in many countries, particularly those with legislatures styled as a 'Chamber of Deputies' or 'National Assembly'.-List of countries:This is an list of countries using the term 'deputy' or one of its cognates....
for the 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...
. A metalworker and union leader by trade, Maia joined the Workers' Party
Workers' Party (Brazil)
The Workers' Party is a democratic socialist political party in Brazil. Launched in 1980, it is recognized as one of the largest and most important left-wing movements of Latin America. It governs at the federal level in a coalition government with several other parties since January 1, 2003...
in 1985.