Wellington Moreira Franco (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈwɛlĩɡtõ moˈɾejɾɐ ˈfɾɐ̃ku]; born October 19, 1944) is a Brazilian politician who served as the 54th Governor of Rio de Janeiro from 1987 to 1991 and Minister of Mines and Energy in 2018.[1] He is a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB).

A native of Teresina, Piauí, Franco taught Sociology at Fluminense Federal University. Installed as the 48th Mayor of Niterói in 1977, he retained the office until 1982. Franco served as a Federal Deputy from Rio de Janeiro, Minister of Strategic Affairs, Minister for Civil Aviation, Secretary of the Investment and Partnership Program and Secretary-General of the Presidency. On March 21, 2019, he was arrested on corruption charges alongside former President Michel Temer.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Pagina em construcao". www.moreirafranco.com.br. Archived from the original on 2002-07-27.
  2. ^ Brazil's ex-President Temer jailed, accused of heading 'criminal organization', Reuters, March 21, 2019
Political offices
Preceded by
Ronaldo Fabrício
 Mayor of Niterói
1977–1983 		Succeeded by
Armando Barcelos
Preceded by Governor of Rio de Janeiro
1987–1991 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Samuel Pinheiro Guimarães
 Minister of Strategic Affairs
2011–2013 		Succeeded by
Marcelo Neri
Preceded by
Wagner Bittencourt
 Minister of Civil Aviation
2013–2015 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Miguel Rossetto
 Secretary-General of the Presidency
2017–2018 		Succeeded by
Joaquim de Oliveira
Preceded by Minister of Mines and Energy
2018–2019 		Succeeded by


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moreira_Franco
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