Brazilian politician best recognized for having been the governor of the state of Paraiba. He is also known for having been the mayor of Joao Pessoa and is a member of the PSB political party.
He began his career in pharmaceuticals and helped reopen the Academic Pharmacy Center of the UFPB in 1980. His career in politics started in 1993 when he became councilor of Joao Pessoa. He then moved his was up to Deputy State of Paraiba in 1999.
He is also known for having worked with the University Hospital at the capital of Paraiba as a pharmacist.
He is the son of Coriolano Coutinho and Natercia Vieira, a farmer father and seamstress mother.
He is known for having been a supporter of Leonel Brizola and took part in the rally for Direct Elections in Candelaria.