Carlos Eduardo Cadoca facts for kids
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Cadoca
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| City councilor of Recife | |
| In office 1983–1995 |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Pernambuco | |
| In office 1995–1999 |
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies from Pernambuco | |
| In office 1999–2019 |
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| Born | April 23, 1940 Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil |
| Died | December 13, 2020 (aged 80) Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil |
| Political party | Democratic Labour Party (Brazil) (PDT) |
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| Alma mater | Faculdade de Direito do Recife, Federal University of Pernambuco |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Carlos Eduardo Cintra da Costa Pereira (born April 23, 1940 – died December 13, 2020), known as Cadoca, was a Brazilian politician and lawyer. He spent many years working to serve the people of his home state, Pernambuco, and later the entire country.
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Cadoca's Journey in Politics
Cadoca started his career as a lawyer. He studied law at the Faculdade de Direito do Recife, which is part of the Federal University of Pernambuco. He finished his studies in 1967.
Serving His City
After becoming a lawyer, Cadoca decided to enter politics. From 1983 to 1995, he worked as a City councilor in Recife. A city councilor helps make important decisions for the city. They work on local laws and projects that affect everyone living there.
Working for His State
In 1994, Cadoca was chosen to be a member of the Legislative Assembly of Pernambuco. This assembly is like a parliament for the state. Its job is to create and approve laws that are specific to the state of Pernambuco. He served one term, from 1995 to 1999.
Helping His Country
Cadoca then moved on to national politics. In 1998, he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies. This is a very important part of the Brazilian government, similar to a national parliament. Members of the Chamber of Deputies create and vote on laws that affect all of Brazil. Cadoca represented his home state of Pernambuco.
He was re-elected four more times, serving a total of five terms:
- His first term was from 1999 to 2003.
- He was re-elected in 2002 and served from 2003 to 2007.
- Again, he was re-elected in 2006, serving from 2007 to 2011.
- In 2010, he won another election, serving from 2011 to 2015.
- His final term began in 2015 and ended in 2019.
Cadoca spent many years working as a national lawmaker, helping to shape the future of Brazil.
His Family and Passing
Cadoca was married to Berenice de Andrade Lima. Together, they had four sons.
He passed away in Recife on December 13, 2020, at the age of 80. His death was caused by complications from COVID-19 during the global pandemic.
