Wolney Queiroz

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Wolney Queiroz
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Born (1972-12-12) December 12, 1972 (age 50)
NationalityBrazilian
OccupationPolitician

Wolney Queiroz Maciel (born 12 December 1972) is a Brazilian businessman and politician from the Democratic Labour Party. He has been the Opposition Leader in the Chamber of Deputies since 16 February 2022. [1]

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References

  1. "No páreo do Senado, Wolney Queiroz é novo líder da Oposição, com gesto do PT". www.folhape.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-09-02.