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Eliseu Padilha
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| Chief of Staff of the Presidency | |
| In office 12 May 2016 – 1 January 2019 |
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| President | Michel Temer |
| Preceded by | Eva Chiavon (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Onyx Lorenzoni |
| Minister of Labor (Acting) |
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| In office 5 July 2018 – 10 July 2018 |
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| President | Michel Temer |
| Preceded by | Helton Yomura |
| Succeeded by | Caio Luiz de Almeida Vieira de Mello |
| Minister of Civil Aviation | |
| In office 1 January 2015 – 1 December 2015 |
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| President | Dilma Rousseff |
| Preceded by | Moreira Franco |
| Succeeded by | Mauro Lopes |
| Federal Deputy for Rio Grande do Sul | |
| In office 23 August 2011 – 1 January 2015 |
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| In office 1 February 2003 – 1 February 2011 |
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| In office 1 February 1995 – 1 February 1999 |
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| Minister of Transport | |
| In office 22 May 1997 – 16 November 2001 |
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| President | Fernando Henrique Cardoso |
| Preceded by | Alcides Saldanha |
| Succeeded by | Alderico Lima |
| 10th Mayor of Tramandaí | |
| In office 1 January 1989 – 1 January 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Elói Brás Sessim |
| Succeeded by | Edegar Rapaki |
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Eliseu Lemos Padilha
23 December 1945 Canela, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Died | 13 March 2023 (aged 77) Porto Alegre |
| Political party | MDB (1966-2023) |
| Alma mater | University of Rio dos Sinos Valley |
Eliseu Lemos Padilha (born 23 December 1945 – died 13 March 2023) was an important Brazilian lawyer and politician. He held several high-ranking jobs in the Brazilian government. He worked as a minister for different areas and was also a federal congressman for many years.
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Eliseu Padilha: A Brazilian Politician
Eliseu Lemos Padilha was born in Canela, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He became a lawyer and later dedicated his life to public service. This means he worked for the people and the government of Brazil. He was a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) political party for a long time.
Key Government Roles
Padilha served in many important positions, helping to lead different parts of the Brazilian government. These roles are called "ministerial offices." Each minister is in charge of a specific area, like transportation or civil aviation.
Chief of Staff of the Presidency
One of his most important jobs was being the Chief of Staff of the Presidency. He held this role from May 2016 to January 2019. Think of the Chief of Staff as the President's main helper and organizer. This person makes sure the President's plans are carried out and manages the President's office. He worked with President Michel Temer during this time.
Minister of Civil Aviation
Before that, Eliseu Padilha was the Minister of Civil Aviation from January to December 2015. In this role, he was responsible for things related to air travel, like airports and flight rules. He served under President Dilma Rousseff.
Minister of Transport
He also served as the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure. This was from 1997 to 2001. As Minister of Transport, he oversaw the country's roads, railways, and ports. This job was very important for helping people and goods move around Brazil. He worked with President Fernando Henrique Cardoso in this role.
Serving as a Federal Deputy
Besides being a minister, Eliseu Padilha was also a federal congressman, or "Federal Deputy." He represented his home state, Rio Grande do Sul, in the Chamber of Deputies. This is like being a representative in a country's parliament or congress. He served four terms, which means he was elected four times, showing that people trusted him to represent them. His terms as a federal deputy included:
- From 1995 to 1999
- From 2003 to 2011
- From 2011 to 2015
Early Political Career
Eliseu Padilha started his political career at a local level. He was the 10th Mayor of Tramandaí, a city in Rio Grande do Sul. He served as mayor from 1989 to 1993. This experience helped him understand the needs of local communities before moving on to national politics.
Later Life and Passing
Eliseu Padilha was known for his long career in public service. He passed away on 13 March 2023, at the age of 77. He left behind a legacy of working in various important roles for the Brazilian government.
See also
In Spanish: Eliseu Padilha para niños
