Paulo Maluf facts for kids
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Paulo Maluf
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Maluf in 2015
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| Federal Deputy for São Paulo | |
| In office 1 February 2007 – 22 August 2018 |
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| In office 1 February 1983 – 1 February 1987 |
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| Mayor of São Paulo | |
| In office 1 January 1993 – 1 January 1997 |
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| Vice Mayor | Sólon Borges dos Reis |
| Preceded by | Luiza Erundina |
| Succeeded by | Celso Pitta |
| In office 8 April 1969 – 8 April 1971 |
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| Nominated by | Abreu Sodré |
| Preceded by | José Vicente Faria Lima |
| Succeeded by | Figueiredo Ferraz |
| Governor of São Paulo | |
| In office 15 March 1979 – 14 May 1982 |
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| Vice Governor | José Maria Marin |
| Preceded by | Paulo Egydio Martins |
| Succeeded by | José Maria Marin |
| President of the São Paulo Comercial Junta | |
| In office 31 March 1976 – 14 March 1979 |
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| Preceded by | Boaventura Farina |
| Succeeded by | Mário Jorge Germanos |
| President of the Federal Savings Bank | |
| In office 13 May 1967 – 7 April 1969 |
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| Appointed by | Artur da Costa e Silva |
| Preceded by | Lélio Pizza |
| Succeeded by | Reinaldo de Barros |
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| Born | 3 September 1931 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Political party | PP (1995–present) |
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Sylvia Lutfalla
(m. 1955) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Alma mater | University of São Paulo (B.E.) |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
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Paulo Salim Maluf (born 3 September 1931) is a Brazilian politician. He has had a long career in public service, lasting over 40 years. During this time, he served in many important roles. These include being the Governor of São Paulo state and the Mayor of the City of São Paulo. He was also a Congressman and even ran for President.
Maluf's political style often focused on populism. This means he tried to appeal directly to ordinary people. He was also known for starting many large public works projects. These projects aimed to improve cities and states.
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Who is Paulo Maluf?
Paulo Maluf was born in São Paulo, Brazil. His parents were immigrants from Lebanon. He studied engineering at the University of São Paulo (USP). He finished his studies in 1954.
Early Life and First Steps in Politics
Maluf began his political career with help from his family. They were friends with the military president at the time, Artur da Costa e Silva. This friendship helped him get his first big political job.
Becoming Mayor of São Paulo
In 1969, Maluf was chosen to be the mayor of São Paulo. He took over from a very popular mayor, José Vicente Faria Lima. During his time as mayor, he made some big changes to the city.
One of his most well-known projects was the Costa e Silva elevated expressway. People often call it Minhocão, which means "Big Earthworm" in Portuguese. This expressway was built in a residential area. Some people believe it caused problems for the city's downtown area. It showed a focus on roads and private cars during that time.
Governor of São Paulo State
After being mayor, Maluf became the secretary of transport for São Paulo state in 1972. Later, in 1978, he was elected Governor of São Paulo. He served as governor from 1979 to 1983.
During his time as governor, he started many public works. Some of these projects were quite large. One example was a plan to move the state's capital city. This plan did not succeed. Another project was an oil company called Paulipetro. This company was created to look for oil in the state. It spent a lot of money but found mostly natural gas and water.
Running for President
In 1982, Maluf was elected as a federal deputy. He received a record number of votes at that time. He then became a strong candidate for president in the 1985 elections. These elections were held by an Electoral College, not by direct public vote.
However, his approach caused some disagreements within his own party. This led to a split in the party. In the end, the opposition candidate, Tancredo Neves, won the election.
Political Comebacks and Public Opinion
Even after the military government ended, Maluf remained an important political figure in São Paulo. He helped Celso Pitta get elected as mayor of São Paulo city. When Maluf finished his last term as mayor in 1996, many people thought he had done a good job. He had a very high approval rating of 80%.
In 2011, a survey asked people in São Paulo who they thought was the best mayor the city ever had. Maluf was chosen by 47% of the people surveyed. This shows that he continued to be popular in his home city.
Public Works and Their Impact
Maluf was known for his large public works projects. One famous example is the Ayrton Senna tunnel. This tunnel goes under Ibirapuera Park. Some people questioned the cost of this tunnel. They said it cost more per kilometer than the Channel Tunnel.
Maluf's career has faced questions about how public money was used in some projects. However, his supporters say that his family's wealth comes from their legitimate businesses, like the plywood company Eucatex.
Maluf continued to run for political office. In the 2006 elections, he was elected to the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. He received a very high number of votes. He was reelected again in 2010. In 2014, his ability to run for office was questioned due to a new law. However, he was still allowed to campaign.
In 2017, the Supreme Court of Brazil made a decision regarding Maluf. As a result, he lost his seat as a Federal Deputy in August 2018.
Images for kids
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Maluf with President João Figueiredo in the 1980s.
