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Executive branch Brazil, in 35 editions.
The entry for Brazil published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
president, vice president, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Fernando Affonso COLLOR de Mello (since 15 March 1990); Vice President Itamar FRANCO (since 15 March 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- Chamber of Deputies:
- last held 3 October 1990 (next to be held November 1994);
- results - PMDB 21%, PFL 17%, PDT 9%, PDS 8%, PRN 7.9%, PTB 7%, PT 7%, other 23.1%;
- seats - (503 total as of 3 February 1991) PMDB 108, PFL 87, PDT 46, PDS 43, PRN 40, PTB 35, PT 35, other 109
- Federal Senate:
- last held 3 October 1990 (next to be held November 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (81 total as of 3 February 1991) PMDB 27, PFL 15, PSDB 10, PTB 8, PDT 5, other 16
- President:
- last held 15 November 1989, with runoff on 17 December 1989 (next to be held November 1994);
- results - Fernando COLLOR de Mello 53%, Luis Inacio da SILVA 47%;
- note - first free, direct presidential election since 1960
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Fernando Affonso COLLOR de Mello (since 15 March 1990); Vice
President Itamar FRANCO (since 15 March 1990)
Chamber of Deputies:
last held 3 October 1990 (next to be held November 1994); results - PMDB
21%, PFL 17%, PDT 9%, PDS 8%, PRN 7.9%, PTB 7%, PT 7%, other 23.1%; seats -
(503 total as of 3 February 1991) PMDB 108, PFL 87, PDT 46, PDS 43, PRN 40,
PTB 35, PT 35, other 109
Federal Senate:
last held 3 October 1990 (next to be held November 1994); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (81 total as of 3 February 1991) PMDB 27, PFL
15, PSDB 10, PTB 8, PDT 5, other 16
President:
last held 15 November 1989, with runoff on 17 December 1989 (next to be held
November 1994); results - Fernando COLLOR de Mello 53%, Luis Inacio da SILVA
47%; note - first free, direct presidential election since 1960
Published as “Elections”
- Chamber of Deputies:
- last held 3 October 1990 (next to be held November 1994);
- results - PMDB 21%, PFL 17%, PDT 9%, PDS 8%, PRN 7.9%, PTB 7%, PT 7%, other 23.1%;
- seats - (503 total as of 3 February 1991) PMDB 108, PFL 87, PDT 46, PDS 43, PRN 40, PTB 35, PT 35, other 109
- Federal Senate:
- last held 3 October 1990 (next to be held November 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (81 total as of 3 February 1991) PMDB 27, PFL 15, PSDB 10, PTB 8, PDT 5, other 16
- President:
- last held 15 November 1989, with runoff on 17 December 1989 (next to be held November 1994);
- results - Fernando COLLOR de Mello 53%, Luis Inacio da SILVA 47%;
- note - first free, direct presidential election since 1960
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Itamar FRANCO (since 29 December 1992)
president, vice president, CabinetChamber of Deputies:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Fernando Affonso COLLOR de Mello (since 15 March 1990); Vice
President Itamar FRANCO (since 15 March 1990)
last held 3 October 1990 (next to be held November 1994); results - PMDB
21%, PFL 17%, PDT 9%, PDS 8%, PRN 7.9%, PTB 7%, PT 7%, other 23.1%; seats -
(503 total as of 3 February 1991) PMDB 108, PFL 87, PDT 46, PDS 43, PRN 40,
PTB 35, PT 35, other 109
Federal Senate:
last held 3 October 1990 (next to be held November 1994); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (81 total as of 3 February 1991) PMDB 27, PFL
15, PSDB 10, PTB 8, PDT 5, other 16
President:
last held 15 November 1989, with runoff on 17 December 1989 (next to be held
November 1994); results - Fernando COLLOR de Mello 53%, Luis Inacio da SILVA
47%; note - first free, direct presidential election since 1960
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Itamar FRANCO (since 29 December 1992)
The entry for Brazil did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995) election last held 3 October 1994;
- next to be held October 1998);
- results - Fernando Henrique CARDOSO 53%, Luis Inacio LULA da Silva 26%, Eneas CARNEIRO 7%, Orestes QUERCIA 4%, Leonel BRIZOLA 3%, Espiridiao AMIN 3%;
- note - second free, direct presidential election since 1960
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Fernando Henrique
CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995) election last held 3 October 1994; next
to be held October 1998); results - Fernando Henrique CARDOSO 53%,
Luis Inacio LULA da Silva 26%, Eneas CARNEIRO 7%, Orestes QUERCIA 4%,
Leonel BRIZOLA 3%, Espiridiao AMIN 3%; note - second free, direct
presidential election since 1960
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995) was elected for a four-year term by popular vote;
- election last held 3 October 1994;
- (next to be held October 1998);
- results - Fernando Henrique CARDOSO 53%, Luis Inacio LULA da Silva 26%, Eneas CARNEIRO 7%, Orestes QUERCIA 4%, Leonel BRIZOLA 3%, Espiridiao AMIN 3%;
- note - second direct presidential election since 1960;
- Vice President Marco MARCIEL (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the president
chief of state and head of government: President Fernando Henrique
CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995) was elected for a four-year term by
popular vote; election last held 3 October 1994; next(next to be held
October 1998); results - Fernando Henrique CARDOSO 53%,
LULA da Silva 26%, Eneas CARNEIRO 7%, Orestes QUERCIA 4%,
BRIZOLA 3%, Espiridiao AMIN 3%; note - second free, direct
election since 1960 1960; Vice President Marco MARCIEL (since NA)
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the president
- chief of state :
- President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995);
- Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995);
- Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 3 October 1994 (next to be held NA October 1998)
- election results:
- Fernando Henrique CARDOSO elected president;
- percent of vote - Fernando Henrique CARDOSO 53%, Luis Inacio LULA da Silva 26%, Eneas CARNEIRO 7%, Orestes QUERCIA 4%, Leonel BRIZOLA 3%, Espiridiao AMIN 3%;
- note - second direct presidential election since 1960
chief of state : President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January
1995); Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995); note - the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Fernando Henrique
January 1995) was 1995); Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);
note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected for a four-year term on the same ticket by
popular vote; vote for four-year terms; election last held 3 October 1994; 1994
(next to be held1998); results 1998)
election results: Fernando Henrique CARDOSO elected president; percent
of vote - Fernando Henrique CARDOSO 53%, Luis Inacio
26%, Eneas CARNEIRO 7%, Orestes QUERCIA 4%, Leonel
Espiridiao AMIN 3%; note - second direct presidential1960; Vice President Marco MARCIEL (since NA)cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the president 1960
- chief of state:
- President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995);
- Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995);
- Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 3 October 1994 (next to be held NA October 1998)
- election results:
- Fernando Henrique CARDOSO elected president;
- percent of vote-Fernando Henrique CARDOSO 53%, Luis Inacio LULA da Silva 26%, Eneas CARNEIRO 7%, Orestes QUERCIA 4%, Leonel BRIZOLA 3%, Espiridiao AMIN 3%;
- note-second direct presidential election since 1960
chief of state : state: President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January
1995); Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995); note - the note-the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1
January 1995); Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 3 October 1994
(next to be held NA October 1998)
election results: Fernando Henrique CARDOSO elected president; percent
of vote - Fernando vote-Fernando Henrique CARDOSO 53%, Luis Inacio LULA da Silva
Eneas CARNEIRO 7%, Orestes QUERCIA 4%, Leonel BRIZOLA 3%,
AMIN 3%; note - second note-second direct presidential election since
- chief of state:
- President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995);
- Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995);
- Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 4 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2002)
- election results:
- Fernando Henrique CARDOSO reelected president; percent of vote--53%
chief of state: President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January
1995); Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995); note-the note--the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1
January 1995); Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 3 4 October 1994
1998 (next to be held NA October 1998) 2002)
election results: Fernando Henrique CARDOSO elected reelected president; percent
percent of vote-Fernando Henrique CARDOSO 53%, Luis Inacio LULA da Silva 26%, vote--53%
Eneas CARNEIRO 7%, Orestes QUERCIA 4%, Leonel BRIZOLA 3%, Espiridiao
AMIN 3%; note-second direct presidential election since 1960
- chief of state:
- President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995);
- Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995);
- Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 4 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2002)
- election results:
- Fernando Henrique CARDOSO reelected president; percent of vote - 53%
chief of state: President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 Januarynote--thenote - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1
note--the
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket
election results: Fernando Henrique CARDOSO reelected president;vote--53% vote - 53%
- chief of state:
- President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995);
- Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995);
- Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 4 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2002) election results: Fernando Henrique CARDOSO reelected president;
- percent of vote - 53%
chief of state: President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995); Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Luiz Ignacio Lula DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003);
- Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- election results:
- in runoff election 27 October 2002, Luiz Ignacio Lula DA SILVA (PT) was elected with 61.3% of the vote; Jose SERRA (PSDB) 38.7%
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 6 October 2002 (next to be held NA October 2006);
- runoff election held 27 October 2002
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- head of government:
- President Luiz Ignacio Lula DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003);
- Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO Luiz Ignacio Lula DA SILVA (since 1 January 1995); 2003); Vice President Marco MACIEL Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 1995); 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Fernando Henrique CARDOSO (since 1 January 1995); Vice President Marco MACIEL (since 1 January 1995); note - the president is both the chief of state and head
election results: in runoff election 27 October 2002, Luiz Ignacio Lula DA SILVA (PT) was elected with 61.3% of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president vote; Jose SERRA (PSDB) 38.7%
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 4 6 October 1998 2002 (next to be held NA October 2002) 2006); runoff election results: Fernando Henrique CARDOSO reelected president; percent held 27 October 2002
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
head of vote government: President Luiz Ignacio Lula DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - 53% the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003);
- Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- election results:
- in runoff election 27 October 2002, Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (PT) was elected with 61.3% of the vote; Jose SERRA (PSDB) 38.7%
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 6 October 2002 (next to be held NA October 2006);
- runoff election held 27 October 2002
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- head of government:
- President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003);
- Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Luiz Ignacio Lula Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
election results: in runoff election 27 October 2002, Luiz Ignacio Lula Inacio LULA DA SILVA (PT) was elected with 61.3% of the vote; Jose SERRA (PSDB) 38.7%
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 6 October 2002 (next to be held NA October 2006); runoff election held 27 October 2002
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
head of government: President Luiz Ignacio Lula Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003);
- Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003);
- Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 6 October 2002 (next to be held 1 October 2006, with a runoff on 29 October 2006 if necessary);
- runoff election held 27 October 2002
- election results:
- in runoff election 27 October 2002, Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (PT) was elected with 61.3% of the vote; Jose SERRA (PSDB) 38.7%
chief of state: President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentelection results: in runoff election 27 October 2002, head of government: President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (PT) was elected with 61.3% (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the vote; Jose SERRA (PSDB) 38.7% president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 6 October 2002 (next to be held NA 1 October 2006); 2006, with a runoff on 29 October 2006 if necessary); runoff election held 27 October 2002cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president election results: in runoff election 27 October 2002, Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA
head of government: President(since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head (PT) was elected with 61.3% of government the vote; Jose SERRA (PSDB) 38.7%
- chief of state:
- President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003);
- Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003);
- Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 6 October 2002 (next to be held 1 October 2006, with a runoff on 29 October 2006 if necessary);
- runoff election held 27 October 2002
- election results:
- in runoff election 27 October 2002, Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (PT) elected with 61.3% of the vote; Jose SERRA (PSDB) 38.7%
chief of state: President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 6 October 2002 (next to be held 1 October 2006, with a runoff on 29 October 2006 if necessary); runoff election held 27 October 2002
election results: in runoff election 27 October 2002, Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (PT) was elected with 61.3% of the vote; Jose SERRA (PSDB) 38.7%
The same text in 2006 and 2007.
- chief of state:
- President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003);
- Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-year term;
- election last held 1 October 2006 with runoff 29 October 2006 (next to be held 3 October 2010 and, if necessary, 31 October 2010)
- election results:
- Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (PT) reelected president - 60.83%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 39.17%
chief of state: President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2003)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-year terms; term; election last held 6 October 2002 (next to be held 1 October 2006, 2006 with a runoff on 29 October 2006 if necessary); runoff election (next to be held 27 3 October 2002 2010 and, if necessary, 31 October 2010)
election results: in runoff election 27 October 2002, Luiz Inacio LULA DA SILVA (PT) elected with 61.3% of the vote; Jose SERRA reelected president - 60.83%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 38.7% 39.17%
- chief of state:
- President Luiz Inacio "LULA" DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003);
- Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Luiz Inacio "LULA" DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-year term;
- election last held 1 October 2006 with runoff 29 October 2006 (next to be held 3 October 2010 and, if necessary, 31 October 2010)
- election results:
- Luiz Inacio "LULA" DA SILVA (PT) reelected president - 60.83%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 39.17%
chief of state: President Luiz Inacio LULA "LULA" DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Luiz Inacio LULA "LULA" DA SILVA (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-year term; election last held 1 October 2006 with runoff 29 October 2006 (next to be held 3 October 2010 and, if necessary, 31 October 2010)
election results: Luiz Inacio LULA "LULA" DA SILVA (PT) reelected president - 60.83%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 39.17%
- chief of state:
- President Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2003);
- Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-year term;
- election last held 1 October 2006 with runoff 29 October 2006 (next to be held 3 October 2010 and, if necessary, 31 October 2010)
- election results:
- Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva (PT) reelected president - 60.83%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 39.17%
chief of state:
President Luiz Inacio "LULA" DA SILVA LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Luiz Inacio "LULA" DA SILVA LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2003); Vice President Jose ALENCAR (since 1 January 2003)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-year term; election last held 1 October 2006 with runoff 29 October 2006 (next to be held 3 October 2010 and, if necessary, 31 October 2010)
election results:
Luiz Inacio "LULA" DA SILVA LULA da Silva (PT) reelected president - 60.83%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 39.17%
The same text in 4 editions, 2010 to 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2011);
- Vice President Michel TEMER (since 1 January 2011);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2011); Vice President Michel TEMER (since 1 January 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-year term;
- election last held on 3 October 2010 with runoff on 31 October 2010 (next to be held on 5 October 2014 and, if necessary, a runoff election on 2 November 2014)
- election results:
- Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Dilma ROUSSEFF 56.01%, Jose SERRA (PSDB) 43.99%
chief of state:
President Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2003); 2011); Vice President Jose ALENCAR Michel TEMER (since 1 January 2003); 2011); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2003); 2011); Vice President Jose ALENCAR Michel TEMER (since 1 January 2003) 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-year term; election last held 1 on 3 October 2006 2010 with runoff 29 on 31 October 2006 2010 (next to be held 3 on 5 October 2010 2014 and, if necessary, 31 October 2010) a runoff election on 2 November 2014)
election results:Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) reelected elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - 60.83%, Geraldo ALCKMIN Dilma ROUSSEFF 56.01%, Jose SERRA (PSDB) 39.17% 43.99%
- chief of state:
- President Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2011);
- Vice President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 1 January 2011);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2011); Vice President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 1 January 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-year term;
- election last held on 3 October 2010 with runoff on 31 October 2010 (next to be held on 5 October 2014 and, if necessary, a runoff election on 26 October 2014)
- election results:
- Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Dilma ROUSSEFF 56.01%, Jose SERRA (PSDB) 43.99%
chief of state:
President Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2011); Vice President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 1 January 2011); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2011); Vice President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 1 January 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-year term; election last held on 3 October 2010 with runoff on 31 October 2010 (next to be held on 5 October 2014 and, if necessary, a runoff election on 2 November 26 October 2014)
election results:
Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Dilma ROUSSEFF 56.01%, Jose SERRA (PSDB) 43.99%
- chief of state:
- President Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2011);
- Vice President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 1 January 2011);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2011); Vice President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 1 January 2011)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 5 October 2014 with runoff on 26 October 2014 (next to be held October 2018)
- election results:
- Dilma ROUSSEFF reelected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES (PSDB) 48.4%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same
elections:ticket ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single four-year term; 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 5 October 2010 2014 with runoff on 31 26 October 2010 2014 (next to be held on 5 October 2014 and, if necessary, a runoff election on 26 October 2014) 2018)
election results:(PT) elected reelected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Dilma ROUSSEFF 56.01%, Jose SERRA (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES (PSDB) 43.99% 48.4%
- chief of state:
- President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 31 August 2016);
- Vice President (vacant);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 31 August 2016); Vice President (vacant)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 5 October 2014 with runoff on 26 October 2014 (next to be held October 2018)
- election results:
- Dilma ROUSSEFF reelected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES (PSDB) 48.4%
note: on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties; Vice President Michel TEMER then took over as acting president; on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction; TEMER will now serve as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term until 1 January 2019
chief of state: President Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2011); Vice President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 1 January 2011); 31 August 2016); Vice President (vacant); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Dilma ROUSSEFF (since 1 January 2011); Vice President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 1 January 2011) 31 August 2016); Vice President (vacant)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 October 2014 with runoff on 26 October 2014 (next to be held October 2018)
election results: Dilma ROUSSEFF reelected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES (PSDB) 48.4%
note: on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties; Vice President Michel TEMER then took over as acting president; on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction; TEMER will now serve as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term until 1 January 2019
- chief of state:
- President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 31 August 2016);
- Vice President (vacant);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 31 August 2016); Vice President (vacant)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 5 October 2014 with runoff on 26 October 2014 (next to be held in October 2018)
- election results:
- Dilma ROUSSEFF reelected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES (PSDB) 48.4%
note: on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties; Vice President Michel TEMER then took over as acting president; on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction and her removal from office; TEMER will now serve as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term until 1 January 2019
chief of state: President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 31 August 2016); Vice President (vacant); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 31 August 2016); Vice President (vacant)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 October 2014 with runoff on 26 October 2014 (next to be held in October 2018)
election results: Dilma ROUSSEFF reelected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES (PSDB) 48.4%
note: on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties; Vice President Michel TEMER then took over as acting president; on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction; conviction and her removal from office; TEMER will now serve as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term until 1 January 2019
- chief of state:
- President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 31 August 2016);
- Vice President (vacant);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 31 August 2016); Vice President (vacant)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 7 October 2018 with runoff on 28 October 2018 (next to be held in October 2022)
- election results:
- Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%;
- percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%;
- note - BOLSONARO will take office 1 January 2019
note: on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties; Vice President Michel TEMER took over as acting president; on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction and her removal from office; TEMER is serving as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term, which ends 1 January 2019
chief of state: President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 31 August 2016); Vice President (vacant); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia (since 31 August 2016); Vice President (vacant)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 7 October 2014 2018 with runoff on 26 28 October 2014 2018 (next to be held in October 2018) 2022)
election results: Dilma ROUSSEFF reelected Jair BOLSONARO elected president in a runoff election; second round; percent of vote in first round - Dilma ROUSSEFF Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 48.4% 4.8%, other 7.4%; percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%; note - BOLSONARO will take office 1 January 2019
note: on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties; Vice President Michel TEMER then took over as acting president; on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction and her removal from office; TEMER will now serve is serving as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term until term, which ends 1 January 2019
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019);
- Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019); Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 7 October 2018 with runoff on 28 October 2018 (next to be held in October 2022)
- election results:
- Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%;
- percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%
chief of state: President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia Jair BOLSONARO (since 31 August 2016); 1 January 2019); Vice President (vacant); Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Michel Miguel Elias TEMER Lulia Jair BOLSONARO (since 31 August 2016); 1 January 2019); Vice President (vacant) Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 October 2018 with runoff on 28 October 2018 (next to be held in October 2022)
election results: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%; percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%; note - BOLSONARO will take office 1 January 2019 44.9%
note: on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties; Vice President Michel TEMER took over as acting president; on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction and her removal from office; TEMER is serving as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term, which ends 1 January 2019
- chief of state:
- President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019);
- Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019); Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 7 October 2018 with runoff on 28 October 2018 (next to be held in October 2022)
- election results:
- 2018: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%;
- percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%
- 2014: Dilma ROUSSEFF reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES (PSDB) 48.4%;
- note - on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties;
- Vice President Michel TEMER took over as acting president;
- on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction and her removal from office;
- TEMER served as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term, which ended 1 January 2019
chief of state: President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019); Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019); Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 October 2018 with runoff on 28 October 2018 (next to be held in October 2022)
election results:
2018: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%; percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%
2014: Dilma ROUSSEFF reelected president in second round; percent of vote - Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES (PSDB) 48.4%; note - on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties; Vice President Michel TEMER took over as acting president; on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction and her removal from office; TEMER served as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term, which ended 1 January 2019
- chief of state:
- President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019);
- Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019); Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for an immediate second term, and additional terms after a one-term break);
- election last held on 2 October 2022 with runoff on 30 October 2022 (next to be held on 4 October 2026)
- election results:
- 2022: Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva (PT) 48.4%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 43.2%, Simone TEBET (MDB) 4.2%, Ciro GOMES (PDT) 3%, other 1.2%;
- percent of vote in second round - Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva (PT) 50.9%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 49.1% ;
- note - LULA will take office 1 January 2023
- 2018: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%;
- percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%
- 2014: Dilma ROUSSEFF reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in second round - Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES (PSDB) 48.4%;
- note - on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties;
- Vice President Michel TEMER took over as acting president;
- on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction and her removal from office;
- TEMER served as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term, which ended 1 January 2019
chief of state: President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019); Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019); Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a an immediate second term); term, and additional terms after a one-term break); election last held on 7 2 October 2018 2022 with runoff on 28 30 October 2018 2022 (next to be held in on 4 October 2022) 2026)
election results: 2022: Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva (PT) 48.4%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 43.2%, Simone TEBET (MDB) 4.2%, Ciro GOMES (PDT) 3%, other 1.2%; percent of vote in second round - Luiz Inacio LULA da Silva (PT) 50.9%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 49.1% ; note - LULA will take office 1 January 2023
2018: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%; percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%
2014: Dilma ROUSSEFF reelected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES (PSDB) 48.4%; note - on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties; Vice President Michel TEMER took over as acting president; on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction and her removal from office; TEMER served as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term, which ended 1 January 2019
- chief of state:
- President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2023);
- Vice President Geraldo José Rodrigues ALCKMIN Filho (since 1 January 2023);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2023); Vice President Geraldo José Rodrigues ALCKMIN Filho (since 1 January 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a single consecutive term, and additional terms after at least one term has elapsed);
- election last held on 2 October 2022 with runoff on 30 October 2022 (next to be held on 4 October 2026)
- election results:
- 2022: Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 48.4%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 43.2%, Simone Nassar TEBET (MDB) 4.2%, Ciro GOMES (PDT) 3%, other 1.2%;
- percent of vote in second round - Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 50.9%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 49.1%
- 2018: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%;
- percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%
chief of state: President Jair BOLSONARO Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2019); 2023); Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO Geraldo José Rodrigues ALCKMIN Filho (since 1 January 2019); 2023); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Jair BOLSONARO Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2019); 2023); Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO Geraldo José Rodrigues ALCKMIN Filho (since 1 January 2019) 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for an immediate second a single consecutive term, and additional terms after a one-term break); at least one term has elapsed); election last held on 2 October 2022 with runoff on 30 October 2022 (next to be held on 4 October 2026)
election results:
2022: Luiz Inacio Inácio LULA da Silva elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Luiz Inacio Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 48.4%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 43.2%, Simone Nassar TEBET (MDB) 4.2%, Ciro GOMES (PDT) 3%, other 1.2%; percent of vote in second round - Luiz Inacio Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 50.9%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 49.1% ; note - LULA will take office 1 January 2023
2018: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%; percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%
2014: Dilma ROUSSEFF reelected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Dilma ROUSSEFF (PT) 51.6%, Aecio NEVES (PSDB) 48.4%; note - on 12 May 2016, Brazil's Senate voted to hold an impeachment trial of President Dilma ROUSSEFF, who was then suspended from her executive duties; Vice President Michel TEMER took over as acting president; on 31 August 2016 the Senate voted 61-20 in favor of conviction and her removal from office; TEMER served as president for the remainder of ROUSSEFF's term, which ended 1 January 2019
- chief of state:
- President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2023)
- head of government:
- President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a single consecutive term and additional terms after at least one term has elapsed);
- election last held on 2 October 2022 with runoff on 30 October 2022 (next to be held on 4 October 2026)
- election results:
- 2022: Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 48.4%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 43.2%, Simone Nassar TEBET (MDB) 4.2%, Ciro GOMES (PDT) 3%, other 1.2%;
- percent of vote in second round - Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 50.9%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 49.1%
- 2018: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%;
- percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%
note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2023); Vice President Geraldo José Rodrigues ALCKMIN Filho (since 1 January 2023); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2023)
head of government: President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2023); Vice President Geraldo José Rodrigues ALCKMIN Filho (since 1 January 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a single consecutive term, term and additional terms after at least one term has elapsed); election last held on 2 October 2022 with runoff on 30 October 2022 (next to be held on 4 October 2026)
election results:
2022: Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 48.4%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 43.2%, Simone Nassar TEBET (MDB) 4.2%, Ciro GOMES (PDT) 3%, other 1.2%; percent of vote in second round - Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 50.9%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 49.1%
2018: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%; percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%
note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2023)
- head of government:
- President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 4-year term (eligible for a single consecutive term and additional terms after at least one term has elapsed)
- most recent election date:
- 2 October 2022, with runoff on 30 October 2022
- election results:
- 2022: Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 48.4%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 43.2%, Simone Nassar TEBET (MDB) 4.2%, Ciro GOMES (PDT) 3%, other 1.2%;
- percent of vote in second round - Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 50.9%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 49.1%
- 2018: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%;
- percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%
- expected date of next election:
- 4 October 2026
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2023)
head of government: President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (since 1 January 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 4-year term (eligible for a single consecutive term and additional terms after at least one term has elapsed); elapsed)
most recent election last held on date: 2 October 2022 2022, with runoff on 30 October 2022 (next to be held on 4 October 2026)
election results:
2022: Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 48.4%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 43.2%, Simone Nassar TEBET (MDB) 4.2%, Ciro GOMES (PDT) 3%, other 1.2%; percent of vote in second round - Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva (PT) 50.9%, Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 49.1%
2018: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%; percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%note - expected date of next election: 4 October 2026
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Brazil: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/brazil/executive-branch.