Duarte Júnior
Profile
Duarte Júnior is a Brazilian politician and businessman who served as a federal deputy for the state of Minas Gerais in 2024. Previously, he held the position of mayor of Mariana, where his administration was marked by the challenges of the Fundão dam disaster and the COVID-19 pandemic. Having entered politics at a young age as a city councilor, he has faced various legal challenges, including convictions related to administrative impropriety. In 2024, he unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Ouro Preto, finishing in second place.
