Carlos Moisés da Silva (born 17 August 1967), known as Comandante Moisés (Commander Moisés), is a Brazilian politician who was the governor of Santa Catarina, having won the 2018 election in the state of Santa Catarina against Gelson Merisio.[1] He lost re-election in 2022 to Jorginho Mello, not advancing into the second round.[2]
Carlos Moisés | |
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Governor of Santa Catarina | |
In office 1 January 2019 – 1 January 2023 | |
Vice Governor | Daniela Reinehr |
Preceded by | Eduardo Pinho Moreira |
Succeeded by | Jorginho Mello |
Personal details | |
Born | Carlos Moisés da Silva 17 August 1967 Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
Political party | Republicans (2022-Present) |
Other political affiliations | PSL (2018–21) Independent (2021–2022) |
Alma mater | University of the South of Santa Catarina (UNISUL) |
Occupation | Military firefighter |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Brazil |
Branch/service | Military Firefighters Corps |
Years of service | 1987–2016 |
Rank | Colonel |
Awards | Medal of the Pacifier |
References
edit- ^ "Estreante na política, Comandante Moisés é eleito governador em SC". Folha de S.Paulo. 28 October 2018.
- ^ "'Entregamos um estado muito melhor do que recebemos', diz Carlos Moisés após derrota ao governo de SC". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 3 October 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-12.