Marco Aurélio Santana Ribeiro
Marco Aurélio Santana Ribeiro, commonly known as Marcola, is a prominent political figure in Brazil, serving as the chief of staff to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Renowned for being the sole contact point for communication between politicians and Lula, Marcola has a background in political science and has previously coordinated Lula's national outreach agenda. His recent appointment to the board of the public real estate company Terracap has significantly increased his salary, reflecting his influential role within the administration.
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Marco Aurélio Santana Ribeiro, known as Marcola, met with Guido Mantega on the same day as Vorcaro's meeting with Lula.
Vorcaro foi ao Palácio do Planalto ao menos quatro vezes entre 2023 e 2024
Brazil· 2026-01-29
Marco Aurélio Santana Ribeiro, known as Marcola, received Fabiano Silva's resignation letter at the Palácio do Planalto.
Pressionado, presidente dos Correios pede demissão; cargo é cobiçado por Alcolumbre
Liechtenstein· 2025-07-05
Ribeiro is the Chief of Staff of the Presidency who was present at the meeting.
Um dia depois de derrota histórica no Congresso, Lula se reúne com presidente do União BrasilBrazil· 2025-06-27
Marco Aurélio, known as Marcola, is Lula's chief of staff and significantly increases his salary through his position at Terracap.
Auxiliares de Lula, Haddad e Rui Costa quase dobram salários com cargos em ‘imobiliária’ estatalLiechtenstein· 2025-04-28
