Wilson Braga, politician
Wilson Leite Braga ‑ a Brazilian politician, lawyer and businessman from the state of Paraíba – contracted Covid-19 and died due to its complications on May 17, 2020.
Before pursuing a career in politics, Braga graduated in law at Federal University of Paraíba.
In 1954, Braga was elected member of the Legislative Assembly of Paraíba and held the post from 1955 to 1967.
In 1966, he was elected member of the Chamber of Deputies representing his birth state of Paraíba. He remained in power from 1967 to 1982.
In 1982, he was elected governor of Paraíba, remaining from 1983 to 1987.
In 1988, he was elected mayor of João Pessoa. He kept the post from 1989 to 1990.
In 1992, he was elected city councillor of João Pessoa...