Romeu Zema

Romeu Zema

Brazil BrazilpoliticianMaleb. 19725.4Global Dominance: 0.04%

Romeu Zema is the Governor of Minas Gerais, Brazil, representing the Novo party. He gained attention for his unconventional approach to raising awareness about rising food prices by posting a video on Instagram where he eats a banana with its peel. Zema's actions aimed to highlight the economic challenges faced by many Brazilians, particularly the increasing cost of living, while also suggesting creative solutions for dealing with high food prices.

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Romeu Zema proposes a government plan that includes a R$ 1,000 investment for every newborn in Brazil.

os detalhes do plano de governo de Zema
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-11
6.0
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Romeu Zema is among the pre-candidates who have requested and are already using the special scheme offered by the Federal Police.

De arma antidrone e vigilância de redes, o plano de segurança da PF para os presidenciáveis
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-09
7.0

Romeu Zema declared a wealth of R$ 178.7 million, representing a 15% increase compared to 2022.

patrimônio de Nikolas Ferreira tem salto de 8.850% após primeiro mandato na Câmara
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-08
8.0

Romeu Zema declared a net worth of R$ 178.7 million when registering his candidacy for the presidency.

Zema declara patrimônio de R$ 178,7 milhões ao registrar candidatura ao Planalto no TSE
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-07
7.0

Romeu Zema defended a profound change in the Judiciary and proposed a public security model inspired by Nayib Bukele's system in El Salvador.

Zema defende 'mudança profunda' no Judiciário e modelo de segurança pública inspirado em Bukele
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-06
6.0

Romeu Zema is a former governor with whom Flávio Roscoe has worked as an interlocutor for the productive sector.

PL lança candidatura própria de Flávio Roscoe ao governo de Minas e frustra plano de Marcelo Aro
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-05
6.0

Romeu Zema criticized Marcelo Aro for what he termed a 'betrayal' in the political landscape of Minas Gerais.

Zema acusa Aro de traição e critica 'acordos pelas costas' após articulação para disputar o governo de Minas
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-31
3.0

Romeu Zema announced plans to build a maximum-security prison to isolate criminal leaders for at least 25 years.

Caiado, Zema e Renan miram na segurança para alavancar candidaturas
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-29
6.0

Romeu Zema has a history of strong opposition to Lula's party.

Lula define ato de abertura da campanha no dia 16 e deve faltar a primeiro debate
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-27
3.0

Romeu Zema surpassed Kalil in the 2022 election, preventing him from reaching the second round.

Convenção do PDT confirma candidatura de Alexandre Kalil ao governo de MG
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-27
4.0

Romeu Zema is another candidate who has not yet established a strong presence in the campaign.

Flávio Bolsonaro resiste nas cordas
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-26
4.0

Romeu Zema is another candidate representing the conservative front in the elections.

Flávio Bolsonaro pide perdón a la esposa de su padre y llama a la unidad de la derecha en Brasil
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-07-25
5.0

Romeu Zema has been increasing his engagement with sectors traditionally aligned with bolsonarismo while distancing from Flávio.

Crise na campanha de Flávio abre brechas, e candidatos da direita ampliam ataques em busca de deserções no bolsonarismo
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-24
5.0

Romeu Zema was present at the event alongside Flávio Bolsonaro and other presidential candidates.

Flávio cita informação falsa sobre empresa venezuelana e urnas ao pedir a diplomatas que enviem 'observadores' ao Brasil
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-22
5.0

Romeu Zema denied having invited Michelle Bolsonaro to be his vice in the presidential ticket.

Zema nega convite para Michelle Bolsonaro ser vice após atrito gerado com a cúpula do PL
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-21
5.0

Romeu Zema suggested that Michelle Bolsonaro could be a candidate for vice president, which irritated the leadership of the PL party.

Fala de Zema sobre Michelle como vice irrita cúpula do PL e amplia mal-estar com bolsonarismo
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-20
4.0