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.
Born on Apr 07, 1970 (55 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +10% | 211,049,527 | 294,239 | $1,500,000 | 2,091$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 18 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 20,820 | $350,000 | 143$ |
| Totals | 5 | 261,970,548 | 315,077 | $1,856,900 | 2,237$ |
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Brazil:
Bruno Covas was the previous mayor of São Paulo and Nunes' predecessor.
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Brazil:
Bruno Covas was the mayor who sanctioned a law prohibiting mototáxis in 2018.
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Colombia:
The case of former São Paulo mayor Bruno Covas reflected the severity of esophageal cancer.
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Brazil:
Bruno Covas is mentioned as an emblematic case demonstrating the aggressiveness of esophageal cancer.
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Liechtenstein:
Bruno Covas also died from cancer, leading to a political shift in São Paulo.
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Liechtenstein:
Bruno Covas is the father of Tomás Covas and a former mayor of São Paulo.
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Liechtenstein:
Bruno Covas, Tomás's father, passed away in 2021 due to cancer.
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Brazil:
Bruno Covas previously enacted a law that also prohibited mototáxi in São Paulo.
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Liechtenstein:
Bruno Covas was the former mayor of São Paulo whose death led to Ricardo Nunes taking office.
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Liechtenstein:
Bruno Covas played a role in the development of the PIU while serving as mayor of São Paulo.
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