José Damato

José Damato is the mayor of Ubá, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. He was recently in the news due to the devastating impact of heavy rains in the region, which resulted in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. Damato met with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss the emergency response and recovery efforts for the affected areas in light of the calamity.