Rafael Greca | |
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82th Mayor of Curitiba | |
Assumed office 2017 |
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Preceded by | Gustavo Fruet |
Member of Legislative Assembly of Paraná | |
In office 2003–2007 |
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Member of Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 1999–2003 |
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Minister Sport and Turism | |
In office 1999–2000 |
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Preceded by | José Botafogo Gonçalves |
Succeeded by | Carlos Melles |
77th Mayor of Curitiba | |
In office 1993–1997 |
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Preceded by | Jaime Lerner |
Succeeded by | Cassio Taniguchi |
Personal details | |
Born |
Curitiba, Brazil |
March 17, 1956
Nationality | Brazilian |
Political party | PMN |
Spouse(s) | Margarita Sansone |
Alma mater | Federal University of Paraná |
Profession | Engineer |
Rafael Valdomiro Greca de Macedo, better known as Rafael Greca (born March 17, 1956) is a Brazilian engineer and politician, current mayor of Curitiba. He was minister of Sport and Turism (1999–2000), state deputy (2003–06) and federal deputy from Paraná (2000–03). Greca has been mayor of Mayor of Curitiba (1993–96).
In 1992, Greca was elected mayor of Curitiba, defeated Maurício Fruet.
In 1994, Greca endorsed Jaime Lerner and Fernando Henrique Cardoso.
In 1998, Greca was elected federal deputy.
In 1999, Greca was appointed minister of Sport and Turism by president Fernando Henrique Cardoso.
In 2002, Greca was elected state deputy from Paraná for the Liberal Front Party (PFL).
In 2006, Greca endorsed Roberto Requião and Lula.
In 2010, Greca endorsed Osmar Dias and Dilma Rousseff
In 2012, Greca ran for mayor of Curitiba, without success. Endorsed Ratinho Júnior.
In 2014, Greca ran for federal deputy, without success. Endorsed Roberto Requião and Dilma Rousseff.
In 2015, Greca breaking with Roberto Requião.
In 2016, Greca was elected mayor of Curitiba for the Party of National Mobilization (PMN) with the support of Beto Richa (PSDB).