# Beto Richa

_Brazilian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Carlos Alberto "Beto" Richa is a Brazilian engineer and politician. He was the Governor of the Brazilian state of Paraná until April 6, 2018, when he resigned to run for a seat at the Brazilian Senate. He was succeeded by Cida Borghetti. His father was mayor of Londrina and governor of Paraná José Richa.
On September 11, 2018, less than a month to the election, Richa was arrested as part of the Operation Car Wash.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 29 July 1965 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2939291#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Londrina ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2939291#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2939291#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; engineer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2939291#P106))
- **Political party:** Brazilian Social Democracy Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2939291#P102))
- **Education:** Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2939291#P69))
- **Positions held:** federal deputy of Paraná (1 February 2023 – 31 January 2027 · BS 18 Magh 2079 – 17 Magh 2083); governor of Paraná (since 2015); governor of Paraná (since 2011); Mayor of Curitiba (since 2009); Mayor of Curitiba (since 2005); deputy mayor of Curitiba (1 January 2001 – 31 December 2004); municipal secretary of Curitiba (since 2001); state deputy of Paraná (since 1995) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2939291#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** betoricha ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2939291#P2002))

## Questions

**When was Beto Richa born?**  
Beto Richa was born on 29 July 1965 in Londrina.

**What positions has Beto Richa held?**  
Positions held by Beto Richa include: federal deputy of Paraná (2023–2027); governor of Paraná (since 2015); governor of Paraná (since 2011); Mayor of Curitiba (since 2009); Mayor of Curitiba (since 2005).

**Where did Beto Richa study?**  
Beto Richa was educated at Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Beto Richa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beto_Richa) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2939291](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2939291) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Bruno Araujo, Doria e Beto Richa (cropped) - Richa.jpg by Fabio Rodrigues Pozzebom/Agência Brasil (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bruno_Araujo,_Doria_e_Beto_Richa_(cropped)_-_Richa.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Beto Richa, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Bruno Araujo, Doria e Beto Richa (cropped) - Richa.jpg — Fabio Rodrigues Pozzebom/Agência Brasil, CC BY 2.0.

## Cite this page

"Beto Richa". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/beto-richa. Retrieved 6 November 2026.