Robinson Faria

Robinson Mesquita de Faria is a Brazilian politician. He is the governor of Rio Grande do Norte state in Brazil (2015 - 2018).

Robinson Faria
57th Governor of Rio Grande do Norte
In office
1 January 2015 – 31 December 2018
Vice GovernorFábio Dantas
Preceded byRosalba Ciarlini
Succeeded byFátima Bezerra
Lieutenant Governor of Rio Grande do Norte
In office
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byIberê Ferreira
Succeeded byFábio Dantas
Personal details
Born
Robinson Mesquita de Faria

(1959-04-12) 12 April 1959
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Political partySocial Democratic Party (PSD)
Spouse(s)Julianne Faria
Children6 (six)
Alma materFederal University of Rio Grande do Norte
ProfessionLawyer

Biography and early career

Born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, on April 12, 1959, Robinson Mesquita de Faria is married to Julianne Faria and is father of six children.

One of his sons, Fábio Faria, is married to Patrícia Abravanel, daughter of TV presenter and entrepreneur Silvio Santos; they have a son.[1]

Faria graduated in Law from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. For 24 years, he was a state representative and the last two mandates held the Presidency of the state legislature.

On his own initiative, he embraced a political career in the Agreste region, from where his family originates. Faria was elected the youngest state deputy in 1986. He worked in the private sector before turning to political activity.

Faria is state president of the Party of National Mobilization (PMN) and leads the largest party in the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Norte.

In the 2006 elections, he was the most voted parliamentary in state for the second time, and the 2nd best-rated in proportionate numbers in the country, with 70,782 votes. In the Assembly, Faria held the positions of Chairman of the Committee on Constitution and Justice (twice), 1st Secretary, Vice President and President.

In recent years, Robinson presided over debates on Agribusiness, Shrimp and Fruit Crops; the installation of an oil refinery; the construction of the São Gonçalo do Amarante International Airport and the General Law of micro and small businesses.[2]

Lieutenant Governor

He was elected lieutenant governor in 2010 as Rosalba Ciarlini's running mate, with 52.46% of the votes.[3]

Governor

Faria was elected governor in 2014 with 54.42% of the votes against 45.58% for his main opponent, Henrique Eduardo Alves.[4]

References
  1. "First son of Patricia Abravanel and Fabio Faria is born
  2. http://www.portal.rn.gov.br/content/aplicacao/govrn/governo/gerados/vicegovernador.asp
  3. http://g1.globo.com/especiais/eleicoes-2010/noticia/2010/10/rosalba-ciarlini-e-eleita-governadora-do-rio-grande-do-norte.html
  4. "Robinson Faria is elected in Rio Grande do Norte"

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