Wilson Lima

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Wilson Lima
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Governor of Amazonas
Assumed office
1 January 2019
Preceded by Amazonino Mendes
Personal details
Born
Wilson Miranda Lima

(1976-06-26) 26 June 1976 (age 47)
Santarém, Pará, Brazil
Political party UNIÃO (2022–present)
Other political
affiliations
  • PV (2013–2016)
  • PR (2016–2018)
  • PSC (2018–2022)
ProfessionJournalist and radio host

Wilson Miranda Lima (born 26 June 1976) is a Brazilian politician, journalist and the Governor of the state of Amazonas. Lima won the 2018 election with 58% of the vote, defeating PDT incumbent Amazonino Mendes. A member of PSC, Lima assumed office on 1 January 2019. [1]

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References

  1. "Wilson Lima (PSC) é eleito governador do AM com 58,50% dos votos | Eleições 2018 no Amazonas". G1. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
Political offices
Preceded by Governor of Amazonas
2019–present
Incumbent