Research topic: Fernando Collor de Mello

Fernando Collor de Mello , 1949-, president of Brazil (1990-92). In 1990, he became the youngest president of Brazil following the first public election in 29 years. He was mayor of Maceió (1979-81) and federal deputy (1982-85) and governor (1986-89) of the impoverished state of Alagôas in northeastern Brazil. In each case, he represented the right-wing Social Democratic party. His first years as president were dominated by radical—though unsuccessful—attempts to reduce inflation. In Oct., 1992, the lower house of congress voted overwhelmingly to suspend him after finding... Read more