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Alvaro Dias
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| Senator for Paraná | |
| In office February 1, 1999 – February 1, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | José Eduardo de Andrade Vieira |
| Succeeded by | Sergio Moro |
| In office February 1, 1983 – March 14, 1987 |
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| Preceded by | Leite Chaves |
| Succeeded by | Leite Chaves |
| Governor of Paraná | |
| In office March 15, 1987 – March 15, 1991 |
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| Vice Governor | Ary Queiroz |
| Preceded by | João Elísio Ferraz de Campos |
| Succeeded by | Roberto Requião |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office February 1, 1975 – February 1, 1983 |
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| Constituency | Paraná |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Paraná | |
| In office February 1, 1971 – February 1, 1975 |
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| Constituency | At-large |
| Member of the Municipal Chamber of Londrina | |
| In office February 1, 1969 – February 1, 1971 |
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| Constituency | At-large |
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| Born | December 7, 1944 Quatá, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Political party | PODE (2017–present) |
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| Spouse | Débora Amaral de Almeida |
| Alma mater | State University of Londrina |
Alvaro Fernandes Dias (born December 7, 1944) is a Brazilian politician. He represented the state of Paraná in the Federal Senate from 1999 to 2023. Before that, he served as the governor of Paraná. He is a member of the Podemos political party.
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Early Life and Political Start
Alvaro Dias was born in Quatá, a town in the countryside of São Paulo state. His father, Silvino Fernandes Dias, was a farmer, and his mother, Helena Fregadolli, was a housewife. He grew up in the city of Maringá, in Paraná.
He went to the State University of Londrina, where he studied history and graduated in 1967.
Steps in His Political Career
Alvaro Dias started his political journey as an alderman (a member of the city council) for Londrina in 1968. He was elected as a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) party.
In 1970, he was elected to serve as a state deputy for Paraná. This meant he helped make laws for the state. In 1974, Dias was elected to the Chamber of Deputies. This is part of the national government, where he represented Paraná. He was re-elected in 1978.
In 1982, Dias was elected to the Federal Senate. This is another important part of the national government. In 1986, he became the Governor of Paraná. During his second year as governor, about 90% of people approved of his work.
In 1989, he tried to become the presidential candidate for his party, PMDB, but he did not win. After this, he left PMDB and joined the Social Labour Party (PST).
In 1994, Dias joined the Progressive Party (PP). He ran for Paraná governor again but lost. That same year, he left PP and joined the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB).
2018 Presidential Campaign
On August 4, 2018, Alvaro Dias officially announced that he would run for President of Brazil. He was a candidate in the 2018 elections as a member of the Podemos party.
His campaign received support from other parties, including the Social Christian Party (PSC) and the Progressive Republican Party (PRP). Economist Paulo Rabello de Castro joined Dias's campaign as his running mate. Later, the Christian Labour Party (PTC) also supported his bid for president.
Teacher's Protest in 1988
On August 30, 1988, there was a protest in Paraná's capital city. Teachers were on strike for their rights, and the strike had lasted fifteen days. During their demonstration, there was a confrontation with the Military Police of the State of Paraná.
It is not fully clear what caused the conflict. However, this day is remembered in Paraná's history because of the police action. The police used stun bombs, horses, and dogs against the teachers. Reports from the time stated that ten people were injured, and five protesters were arrested.
The Paraná Teachers Association has spent years documenting this event. They have made videos available online, showing footage of the police action.
Alvaro Dias was the governor at the time. He has stated that he believes the event was used for political reasons. In 2018, during an interview, he called the episode "fake news" and a "lie." He argued that the date is mainly remembered by the APP-Sindicato, which he said was linked to the Worker's Party.
See also
In Spanish: Álvaro Dias para niños
