Luiza Erundina
Profile
Luiza Erundina is a Brazilian politician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies representing the state of São Paulo. A prominent figure in Brazilian left-wing politics, she previously served as the Mayor of São Paulo from 1989 to 1992, becoming the first woman to hold the office. Throughout her long career, she has been a member of the Workers' Party and the Brazilian Socialist Party before joining the Socialism and Liberty Party. Her political work has consistently focused on social service, urban development, and human rights advocacy.
Details
- Born
- 1934-11-30 · 91 years old
- Birth place
- Uiraúna, Paraíba, Brazil
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Social Service from the Federal University of Paraíba; Master's degree in Sociology from the University of São Paulo
- Career
- Social worker
