# Omar Aziz

_Brazilian politician_

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> Omar José Abdel Aziz is a Brazilian politician, and the governor-elect of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. He previously served as the governor of Amazonas from March 31, 2010, to 2014, following the resignation of his predecessor, Eduardo Braga, to become a Senator. Member of a family of Arab and Italian descent, Omar has already held the post of Alderman in Manaus and Amazonas State Assemblyman in the 1990. In 1996, he was elected Deputy Mayor of Manaus with Alfredo Nascimento as holder in Office. In 2000, were re-elected, but in May 2002, Omar left the post to compete with Eduardo Braga plate to the State Government as deputy-governor, election in which they were elected. In 2006, he was reelected with Braga. In 2008 was apply for as mayor of Manaus by PMN, having won the third place. In 2010, with the resignation of Braga to the State Government to run for Senate, Aziz took over the Government. In the elections of that year, he was re-elected Governor in the first round with 64% of the vote. In 2011, was one of the co-founders of the Social Democratic Party (PSD). Did the same as Braga in 2014 leaving the office of Governor and your vice-Governor, José Melo de Oliveira, took the office.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 13 August 1958 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10340805#P569))
- **Place of birth:** São Paulo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10340805#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10340805#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10340805#P106))
- **Political party:** Social Democratic Party (since 2011); National Mobilization (2004–2011); Liberal Front Party (1996–2004) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10340805#P102))
- **Spouse:** Nejmi Aziz ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10340805#P26))
- **Positions held:** governor of Amazonas (1 January 2011 – 4 April 2014); governor of Amazonas (31 March 2010 – 1 January 2011); vice governor of Amazonas (1 January 2007 – 31 March 2010); vice governor of Amazonas (1 January 2003 – 31 December 2006); deputy mayor of Manas (1 January 1997 – 31 December 2000); state deputy of Amazonas (1 February 1991 – 31 January 1995); Amazonas Senator ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10340805#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** OmarAzizSenador ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10340805#P2002))

## Questions

**When was Omar Aziz born?**  
Omar Aziz was born on 13 August 1958 in São Paulo.

**What positions has Omar Aziz held?**  
Positions held by Omar Aziz include: governor of Amazonas (2011–2014); governor of Amazonas (2010–2011); vice governor of Amazonas (2007–2010); vice governor of Amazonas (2003–2006); deputy mayor of Manas (1997–2000).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Omar Aziz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Aziz) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q10340805](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10340805) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Omar Aziz.png by Fabio Rodrigues Pozzebom/ABr (CC BY 3.0 br)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Omar_Aziz.png)

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