Nelson Meurer Explained

Nelson Meurer
Office:Mayor of Francisco Beltrão
Term Start:1989
Term End:1993
Predecessor:Guiomar Jesus Lopes
Successor:João Batista de Arruda
Office2:Member of the Chamber of Deputies from Paraná
Term Start2:1995
Term End2:2019
Birth Date:23 July 1942
Birth Place:Bom Retiro, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Death Place:Francisco Beltrão, Paraná, Brazil
Party:Progressistas (PP)
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Profession:Politician, farmer

Nelson Meurer (23 July 1942 – 12 July 2020) was a Brazilian farmer and politician from the state of Santa Catarina who represented the state of Paraná at national level.[1]

Career

Before pursuing a career in politics, Meurer had very little formal education, never went to high school and worked as a farmer in Francisco Beltrão.[1]

In 1988, Meurer was elected Mayor of Francisco Beltrão. His tenure went from 1989 to 1993.[1]

In 1994, he was elected Member of the Chamber of Deputies representing the state of Paraná. His first term went from 1995 to 1999.[1]

In 1998, he was re-elected as a Federal Deputy. His second tenure lasted between 1999 and 2003.[1]

In 2002, he was elected for his third consecutive term at the Chamber of Deputies. This time he kept his post from 2003 to 2007.[1] [2]

In 2006, Meurer was again re-elected Federal Deputy. His fourth mandate went from 2007 to 2011.[1] [3]

In 2010, he was elected Federal Deputy for the fifth consecutive time and kept his post from 2011 to 2015.[1] [4]

In 2014, Meurer was elected for his sixth and last term at the Chamber of Deputies.[1] [5]

On 29 May 2018, Meurer was convicted by the Supreme Federal Court on Corruption and Money laundering charges. He was sentenced to 13 years and 9 months of incarceration.[6]

Death

On 12 July 2020, Meurer died in Francisco Beltrão at the age of 77, eleven days short from his 78th birthday, due to complications brought on by COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Nelson Meurer: Biografia . . July 12, 2020.
  2. News: Congresso Nacional – Câmara dos Deputados . . July 12, 2020.
  3. News: Apuração – Paraná – Deputado Federal . . July 12, 2020.
  4. News: Veja a lista com todos os deputados federais eleitos no país . . July 12, 2020.
  5. News: Nelson Meurer – 1111 . Meu Congresso Nacional . July 12, 2020.
  6. News: Letícia . Casado. Supremo condena por unanimidade primeiro parlamentar na Lava Jato . . July 12, 2020.
  7. News: Michelli . Arenza . Letícia . Paris . Morre ex-deputado Nelson Meurer, condenado na Lava Jato e internado por Covid-19 . . July 12, 2020.