Guilherme Boulos facts for kids
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Guilherme Boulos
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Boulos in 2024
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| Assumed office 1 February 2023 |
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| Constituency | São Paulo |
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Guilherme Castro Boulos
19 June 1982 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Political party | PSOL (2018–present) |
| Domestic partner | Natalia Szermeta (2009–present) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Occupation | Social activist, professor and writer |
| Known for | Homeless Workers' Movement |
Guilherme Castro Boulos (born 19 June 1982) is a Brazilian politician, activist, and writer. He is a key leader of the Homeless Workers' Movement (MTST). This movement helps people who do not have homes or proper housing.
Boulos joined the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) in 2018. He ran for president of Brazil in the 2018 election. In 2020, he was a candidate for mayor of São Paulo. He made it to the second round of voting but did not win. In the 2022 elections, Boulos was elected to the Chamber of Deputies. He represents the state of São Paulo. He received the most votes for a federal deputy in his state.
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Early Life and Education
Guilherme Boulos is the son of Marcos Boulos. His father is a medicine professor at the University of São Paulo. Guilherme's family background is Lebanese Christian. The name "Boulos" means "Paul" in Arabic.
He studied philosophy and earned his degree in 2006. Later, in 2017, he received a master's degree in mental health. Both of his degrees are from the University of São Paulo. When he was younger, he was part of the Union of Communist Youth. He also joined the Homeless Workers' Movement in 2002.
Social Activism and Public Recognition
Boulos became well-known in 2003. He helped organize a protest on land owned by Volkswagen in São Bernardo do Campo. He gained more public attention in 2014. This was during social protests around the World Cup. He was involved in a large housing protest called Occupation People's Cup. The Homeless Workers' Movement organized this event.
Time magazine recognized him in 2021. He was included in their Time 100 Next list. This list features emerging leaders from around the world.
Political Career and Elections
Guilherme Boulos has run for important political offices in Brazil.
In 2018, he was the presidential candidate for the PSOL party. He did not win the election that year.
In 2020, he ran for mayor of São Paulo. He made it to the second round of voting. However, he was defeated by Bruno Covas.
In 2022, Boulos was elected to the Chamber of Deputies. This is a major part of Brazil's government. He received the highest number of votes for a federal deputy in São Paulo. This shows he has strong support from voters.
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Guilherme Boulos in 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Guilherme Boulos para niños
- 2018 Guilherme Boulos presidential campaign
