Mateus Simões

Mateus Simões is a Brazilian politician currently serving as the Governor of Minas Gerais, having assumed the office on March 22, 2026, following the resignation of his predecessor, Romeu Zema. Prior to his governorship, he served as the Vice Governor of Minas Gerais starting in 2023 and held the position of Secretary General of the state from 2020 to 2022. His career has been defined by his administrative roles within the state government of Minas Gerais, where he has been a key figure in the executive branch.