Rui Palmeira
Politician
Lawyer and Brazilian politician who is known for having served as the mayor of Maceio. He is also known for his work as a Federal Deputy for Alagoas and for being a member of the Party of Brazilian Social Democracy.
He studied Law at the CESMAC but later graduated from UNICEUB. He then went on to earn his postgraduate degree in Tax Law from the Brasiliense Institute of Public Law. His career in politics started in 2006 when he ran as a candidate for State Deputy.
He was awarded the title of 19th Highest Ranking Federal Depiuty in the country by Veja Magazine in 2012.
He is the son of Guillherme Palmeira and the nephew of former student leader Vladimir Palmeira. He is also known for being married to fellow lawyer Tatiana Araujo Alvim Palmeira and together they have two children.
Other Brazilian politicians who are also known for being members of the Party of Brazilian Social Democracy include Cassio Cunha Lima and Marconi Perillo.