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Rui Costa
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Rui Costa

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Rui Costa dos Santos is a Brazilian economist and politician currently serving as the Chief of Staff of the Presidency since January 2023. Previously, he served as the Governor of Bahia from 2015 to 2022, where he was noted for implementing public-private partnerships and pension reforms. Often described as a moderate within the Workers' Party, he has supported pragmatic electoral alliances. His political career also includes serving as a federal deputy and holding positions within the Bahia state government.

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Born
1963-01-18 · 63 years old
Birth place
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Education
Federal University of Bahia
Career
Economist

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