Eann Styvenson Valentim Mendes (born 7 February 1977) more commonly known as Styvenson Valentim is a Brazilian politician, as well as a captain in the Brazilian military police. Although born in Acre, he has spent his political career representing Rio Grande do Norte, having served as federal senator since 2019.[1][2]
Styvenson Valentim | |
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Senator for Rio Grande do Norte | |
Assumed office 1 February 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil | 7 February 1977
Political party | PODE (2019–present) |
Other political affiliations | REDE (2018–19) |
Profession | Military Police officer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Military Police of Rio Grande do Norte |
Rank | Captain |
Personal life
editValentim served in the Brazilian military police and attained the rank of captain. In the media he is often referred to as "Capitão Styvenson".[3]
Political career
editValentim was elected to the federal senate in the 2018 Brazilian general election.[4] In 2019 Valentim switched to the Podemos party.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Capitão Styvenson 180 (REDE) Senador - Rio Grande do Norte - Eleições 2018" (in Portuguese). Gazeta do Povo. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ Cavalcanti, Celso (13 February 2019). "Styvenson Valentim (Podemos-RN)" (in Portuguese). Senado Notícias. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "De volta à PM, carrasco da Lei Seca no RN vira chefe de setor administrativo" (in Portuguese). O Globo. 15 August 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Capitão Styvenson (Rede) e Dra. Zenaide (PHS) são eleitos senadores pelo RN" (in Portuguese). O Globo. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Styvenson Valentim diz que doação de comissionados a partidos políticos estimula corrupção" (in Portuguese). Senado Notícias. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2019.