João José Pereira de Lyra (17 June 1931 – 12 August 2021)[1] was a Brazilian businessman and politician.

Career

Lyra was a senator from 1989 to 1991, and a federal deputy from 2003 to 2007, and from 2011 to 2015.[2] His wealth was once estimated at $140 million, making him at one point Brazil's richest Member of Parliament.

He was named in the 2016 Panama Papers leak.[3]

Death

Lyra died from complications of pneumonia and bronchoaspiration in August 2021, following a battle with COVID-19.[1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "João Lyra morre aos 90 anos em Maceió". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 12 August 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Panama Papers - The Power Players". International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Law Firm At Center of Panama Papers Leak Was Implicated In Brazil Corruption Scandal In January". Forbes. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  4. ^ Madeiro, Carlos (12 August 2021). "Ex-deputado mais rico do país, João Lyra morre em Maceió após covid-19". noticias.uol.com.br.
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