Bruno Covas
Bruno Covas was a Brazilian politician who served as the mayor of São Paulo from 2017 until his death in 2021. A member of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), Covas was known for his pragmatic approach to governance and his focus on urban issues, including public transportation, housing, and education. He came into office following the resignation of his predecessor, Fernando Haddad, and was re-elected in 2020. Covas was admired for his commitment to public service and was recognized for his efforts to address the challenges facing one of the largest cities in the world. His tenure was cut short by a battle with cancer, which he publicly fought with resilience and determination.
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Bruno Covas was the mayor of São Paulo who passed away.
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Ceron also served in the administration of Mayor Bruno Covas.
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Bruno Covas defeated Boulos in the 2020 mayoral election in São Paulo.
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Bruno Covas was Boulos' opponent in the municipal election for the mayor of São Paulo.
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Bruno Covas was Boulos's opponent in the mayoral election.
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Liechtenstein· 2025-10-20
Bruno Covas was the grandson of Mário Covas and also received medical care from David Uip before his death from cancer.
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Bruno Covas passed away, leading to Nunes occupying a temporary mandate.
Ricardo Nunes fica de ‘mãos atadas’ para articular sucessão com ‘vai e vem’ de Tarcísio; entendaLiechtenstein· 2025-09-30
Bruno Covas was the mayor of São Paulo who included several streets in the Municipal Privatization Program.
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Bruno Covas was the mayor who initiated studies on the future of the Minhocão after taking office in 2018.
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Bruno Covas was the mayor who initiated studies on the future of the Minhocão after taking office in 2018.
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Avenida Braz Leme atrai incorporadoras e vira polo de alto padrão na Zona Norte de SP; entendaLiechtenstein· 2025-07-19
Bruno Covas was the mayor of São Paulo who maintained the policies initiated by João Doria and continued by Ricardo Nunes.
Ricardo Nunes espelha Tarcísio e prevê R$ 5 bilhões em concessões futurasLiechtenstein· 2025-06-30
Bruno Covas is mentioned as another candidate whose campaign was coordinated by Pedroso.
Michel Temer ‘viraliza’ em post de consultor eleitoral: ‘candidato à Presidência em 2026?’Liechtenstein· 2025-05-11
Bruno Covas was the previous mayor of São Paulo and Nunes' predecessor.
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Bruno Covas was the mayor who sanctioned a law prohibiting mototáxis in 2018.
TJ derruba ação que questionava proibição de mototáxis em SPBrazil· 2025-04-10
The case of former São Paulo mayor Bruno Covas reflected the severity of esophageal cancer.
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Colombia· 2025-04-06
Bruno Covas is mentioned as an emblematic case demonstrating the aggressiveness of esophageal cancer.
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Bruno Covas also died from cancer, leading to a political shift in São Paulo.
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Bruno Covas is the father of Tomás Covas and a former mayor of São Paulo.
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Bruno Covas, Tomás's father, passed away in 2021 due to cancer.
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Bruno Covas previously enacted a law that also prohibited mototáxi in São Paulo.
Justiça declara inconstitucional decreto de Nunes que proibiu mototáxi em São PauloBrazil· 2025-02-27
Bruno Covas was the former mayor of São Paulo whose death led to Ricardo Nunes taking office.
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Bruno Covas played a role in the development of the PIU while serving as mayor of São Paulo.
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Bruno Covas was the predecessor of Ricardo Nunes and passed away in 2021.
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