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Ivan Valente
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Federal Deputy from São Paulo
Assumed office
1 February 1995
Chamber PSOL Leader
In office
1 February 2019 – 4 February 2020
Preceded by Chico Alencar
Succeeded by Fernanda Melchionna
State Deputy of São Paulo
In office
15 March 1987 – 1 February 1995
National President of PSOL
In office
4 December 2011 – 1 December 2013
Preceded by Afrânio Boppré
Succeeded by Luiz Araújo
Personal details
Born
Ivan Valente

(1946-07-05) 5 July 1946 (age 79)
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Political party PSOL (2005–present)
Other political
affiliations
PT (1980–2005)
Occupation Engineer, teacher, politician
Website www.ivanvalente.com.br

Ivan Valente was born on July 5, 1946. He is a Brazilian politician, which means he helps make decisions for the country. He has also worked as a teacher and an engineer.

Since 2005, he has been a member of a political group called the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL). He is a federal deputy for the state of São Paulo. This means people from São Paulo voted for him to represent them in the national government.

Who is Ivan Valente?

Ivan Valente is a well-known figure in Brazilian politics. He has spent many years working to improve things for people in his country. His journey in public service began as a teacher and engineer. These early careers helped him understand different parts of society.

Early Life and Education

Ivan Valente was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He studied to become an engineer, which involves designing and building things. He also became a teacher, sharing his knowledge with students. These experiences helped shape his views on how society should work.

Becoming a Politician

Ivan Valente started his political career in the 1980s. He first served as a state deputy for São Paulo. A state deputy helps make laws for their specific state. He did this from 1987 to 1995.

After that, he became a federal deputy. A federal deputy works in the national government. They help create laws that affect all of Brazil. He has been a federal deputy since 1995.

Key Roles in Government

Ivan Valente has held important roles within his political party, PSOL.

  • From 2011 to 2013, he was the president of the PSOL party. This means he was in charge of leading the party.
  • He has also served as the PSOL party leader in the Chamber of Deputies. This is a very important role. It means he helps guide his party's actions and votes in the main law-making body of Brazil.

His work as a politician focuses on representing the people of São Paulo. He works to make sure their voices are heard in the government.

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