Styvenson Valentim

Eann Styvenson Valentim Mendes (born 7 February 1977) more commonly known as Styvenson Valentim is a Brazilian politician, as well as a captain in the Brazilian military police. Although born in Acre, he has spent his political career representing Rio Grande do Norte, having served as federal senator since 2019.[1][2]

Styvenson Valentim
Valentim in 2019
Senator for Rio Grande do Norte
Assumed office
1 February 2019
Personal details
Born (1977-02-07) February 7, 1977
Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil
Political partyPODE (2019–)
REDE (2018–2019)
Professionmilitary police officer
Military service
Branch/serviceMilitary Police
Rank Military Police captain
This name uses Portuguese naming customs: the first or maternal family name is Valentim and the second or paternal family name is Mendes.

Personal life

Valentim served in the Brazilian military police and attained the rank of captain. In the media he is often referred to as "Capitão Styvenson".[3]

Political career

Valentim was elected to the federal senate in the 2018 Brazilian general election.[4] In 2019 Valentim switched to the Podemos party.[5]

References
  1. "Capitão Styvenson 180 (REDE) Senador - Rio Grande do Norte - Eleições 2018" (in Portuguese). Gazeta do Povo. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  2. Cavalcanti, Celso (13 February 2019). "Styvenson Valentim (Podemos-RN)" (in Portuguese). Senado Notícias. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  3. "De volta à PM, carrasco da Lei Seca no RN vira chefe de setor administrativo" (in Portuguese). O Globo. 15 August 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  4. "Capitão Styvenson (Rede) e Dra. Zenaide (PHS) são eleitos senadores pelo RN" (in Portuguese). O Globo. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  5. "Styvenson Valentim diz que doação de comissionados a partidos políticos estimula corrupção" (in Portuguese). Senado Notícias. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2019.


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