Styvenson Valentim Explained

Styvenson Valentim
Office:	Senator for Rio Grande do Norte
Term Start:	1 February 2019
Birth Date:	7 February 1977
Birth Place:	Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil
Party:	PODE (2019–present)
Otherparty:	REDE (2018–19)
Profession:	Military Police officer
Branch:	Military Police of Rio Grande do Norte
Rank:	Captain

Eann Styvenson Valentim Mendes (born 7 February 1977) more commonly known as Styvenson Valentim is a Brazilian politician, as well as a captain in the Brazilian military police. Although born in Acre, he has spent his political career representing Rio Grande do Norte, having served as federal senator since 2019.^{[1] [2]}

Personal life

Valentim served in the Brazilian military police and attained the rank of captain. In the media he is often referred to as "Capitão Styvenson".^[3]

Political career

Valentim was elected to the federal senate in the 2018 Brazilian general election.^[4] In 2019 Valentim switched to the Podemos party.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Capitão Styvenson 180 (REDE) Senador - Rio Grande do Norte - Eleições 2018. 28 October 2018 . Gazeta do Povo. Portuguese. 12 May 2019.
2. Web site: Styvenson Valentim (Podemos-RN). Senado Notícias. Portuguese. 13 February 2019. 12 May 2019. Celso. Cavalcanti.
3. Web site: De volta à PM, carrasco da Lei Seca no RN vira chefe de setor administrativo. O Globo. Portuguese. 15 August 2016. 12 May 2019.
4. Web site: Capitão Styvenson (Rede) e Dra. Zenaide (PHS) são eleitos senadores pelo RN. O Globo. Portuguese. 7 October 2018. 12 May 2019.
5. Web site: Styvenson Valentim diz que doação de comissionados a partidos políticos estimula corrupção. Senado Notícias. Portuguese. 17 April 2019. 12 May 2019.