Nelson Meurer (23 July 1942 – 12 July 2020) was a Brazilian farmer and politician from the state of Santa Catarina who represented the state of Paraná at national level.[1]
Nelson Meurer | |
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| Mayor of Francisco Beltrão | |
| In office 1989–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Guiomar Jesus Lopes |
| Succeeded by | João Batista de Arruda |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies from Paraná | |
| In office 1995–2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1942 Bom Retiro, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Died | July 12, 2020 (aged 77) Francisco Beltrão, Paraná, Brazil |
| Political party | Progressistas (PP) |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Profession | Politician, farmer |
Career
editBefore pursuing a career in politics, Meurer had very little formal education, never went to high school and worked as a farmer in Francisco Beltrão.[1][2]
In 1988, Meurer was elected Mayor of Francisco Beltrão. His tenure went from 1989 to 1993.[1][2]
In 1994, he was elected Member of the Chamber of Deputies representing the state of Paraná. His first term went from 1995 to 1999.[1]
In 1998, he was re-elected as a Federal Deputy. His second tenure lasted between 1999 and 2003.[1]
In 2002, he was elected for his third consecutive term at the Chamber of Deputies. This time he kept his post from 2003 to 2007.[1][3]
In 2006, Meurer was again re-elected Federal Deputy. His fourth mandate went from 2007 to 2011.[1][4]
In 2010, he was elected Federal Deputy for the fifth consecutive time and kept his post from 2011 to 2015.[1][5]
In 2014, Meurer was elected for his sixth and last term at the Chamber of Deputies.[1][6]
On 29 May 2018, Meurer was convicted by the Supreme Federal Court on Corruption and Money laundering charges. He was sentenced to 13 years and 9 months of incarceration.[7]
Death
editOn 12 July 2020, Meurer died in Francisco Beltrão at the age of 77, eleven days short from his 78th birthday, from complications brought on by COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Nelson Meurer: Biografia". Chamber of Deputies. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ a b c Arenza, Michelli; Paris, Letícia. "Morre ex-deputado Nelson Meurer, condenado na Lava Jato e internado por Covid-19". G1. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ "Congresso Nacional – Câmara dos Deputados". Folha de S.Paulo. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ "Apuração – Paraná – Deputado Federal". Folha de S.Paulo. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ "Veja a lista com todos os deputados federais eleitos no país". G1. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ "Nelson Meurer – 1111". Meu Congresso Nacional. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ Casado, Letícia. "Supremo condena por unanimidade primeiro parlamentar na Lava Jato". Folha de S.Paulo. Retrieved July 12, 2020.