Marcos Pontes
Marcos Pontes is a Brazilian senator and a member of the PL party. As a former astronaut and a prominent figure in Brazilian politics, he has engaged in discussions around the Lei da Ficha Limpa, previously supporting it as a means to combat corruption in public office.
Born on Mar 11, 1973 (52 years old)
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Brazil:
Senator Marcos Pontes attended the political act in Brasília.
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Brazil:
Marcos Pontes is a former astronaut and politician who defeated Márcio França in the Senate race.
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Brazil:
Senator Astronauta Marcos Pontes authored a project to separate the Alto Corcovado from the protected area.
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Liechtenstein:
Marcos Pontes is the senator who authored the bill proposing a certification exam for medical professionals in Brazil.
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Brazil:
Marcos Pontes attended the session where Bolsonaro was declared a defendant despite previous disagreements.
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Brazil:
Marcos Pontes was preferred by Jair Bolsonaro over Carla Zambelli for a Senate candidacy in 2022.
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Liechtenstein:
Marcos Pontes is a former minister and the first Brazilian astronaut who flew to the ISS in 2006.
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Liechtenstein:
Marcos Pontes is listed among the immortals of the Academia William Shakespeare.
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Liechtenstein:
Marcos Pontes has also referred to the Lei da Ficha Limpa in a complimentary manner.
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