About João Alves Filho
Lived 1941 – 2020 (aged 79). João Alves Filho was a Brazilian politician and engineer.
João Alves Filho (3 July 1941 – 24 November 2020) was a Brazilian politician and civil engineer.
Career He served as governor of the state of Sergipe from 1983 to 1987, from 1991 to 1995, and from 2003 to 2007. From 1987 to 1990, he was Brazilian Minister of the Interior.
He was married to senator Maria do Carmo Alves. He was accused of accepting bribes in public works projects, as uncovered in Operação Navalha.
He died on 24 November 2020, aged 79, after being hospitalized at Sírio Libanês Hospital in Brasília due to a cardiac arrest and, posteriorly, diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Who was João Alves Filho?
Brazilian politician (1941–2020)
When was João Alves Filho born?
João Alves Filho was born on 3 July 1941 in Aracaju.
When did João Alves Filho die?
João Alves Filho died on 24 November 2020 in Brasília.
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João Alves Filho was a politician and engineer.
What nationality was João Alves Filho?
João Alves Filho was Brazilian.
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