Teresa Surita facts for kids
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Teresa Surita
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| Mayor of Boa Vista | |
| Assumed office 1 January 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Iradilson Sampaio |
| In office 1 January 2001 – 31 March 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Ottomar Pinto |
| Succeeded by | Iradilson Sampaio |
| In office 1 January 1993 – 1 January 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Barac da Silva Bento |
| Succeeded by | Ottomar Pinto |
| Federal Deputy from Roraima | |
| In office 1 February 2011 – 1 January 2013 |
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| In office 1 February 1991 – 1 January 1993 |
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| Born | 14 August 1956 São Manuel, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Political party | MDB (2006–present) |
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| Spouse | Romero Jucá (div.) |
Maria Teresa Saenz Surita (born on August 14, 1956) is a Brazilian politician. She is well-known for her work as the mayor of Boa Vista, Roraima. She also served as a Federal Deputy, which is like being a representative in the country's parliament.
Teresa Surita is very passionate about helping people. She focuses on social policies and protecting the human rights of children and teenagers. She believes every child deserves a safe and happy life.
She has a degree in tourism. Before becoming mayor again, she also worked for the government. From 2009 to 2010, she was the National Secretary of Urban Policies. This role was part of the Ministry of Cities under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Teresa Surita's Work as a Federal Deputy
As a Federal Deputy, Teresa Surita worked on many important issues. She was a member of the 54th Legislature of the Chamber of Deputies. This is where laws are discussed and made for Brazil.
Helping Children and Families
Teresa Surita was a strong voice for children's rights. She held important positions in committees that focused on these issues.
- She was the Vice-President of a special committee. This committee worked on the human rights of children and teenagers.
- She was also a member of the Commission of Social and Family. This group looked at laws affecting families and society.
Laws for Child Protection
Teresa Surita helped create new laws to protect children.
- She was a key person for a bill (proposed law) about child education. This bill aimed to stop the use of physical punishment against children.
- She also worked on a bill called "The Educational Accountability Act." This law focused on making schools better and more responsible.
Other Important Roles
Besides her work with children, Teresa Surita had other roles in the parliament.
- She was a Vice Leader for her political party, the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB).
- She helped examine the National Education Plan. This plan set goals for education across Brazil.
- She also looked into laws about exploring natural resources on lands belonging to Indigenous people.
- She was part of a group investigating human trafficking in Brazil. This is a very serious crime where people are illegally moved and exploited.
See also
In Spanish: Teresa Surita para niños
- List of mayors of Boa Vista, Roraima
