# Ratinho Júnior

_Brazilian politician and Governor of Paraná_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Carlos Roberto Massa Júnior, best known as Ratinho Júnior, is a Brazilian politician and the son of television host and former politician Ratinho. Ratinho Júnior is the current governor of the state of Paraná, having won the 2018 and 2022 elections.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 19 April 1981 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10357567#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Jandaia do Sul ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10357567#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10357567#P27))
- **Occupation:** businessperson; politician; deputy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10357567#P106))
- **Political party:** Social Democratic Party (since 17 March 2016); Social Christian Party (2007–2016); Cidadania (2003–2007); Brazilian Socialist Party (2001–2003) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10357567#P102))
- **Education:** Complutense University of Madrid ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10357567#P69))
- **Official website:** ratinhojunior.com.br ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10357567#P856))
- **Positions held:** governor of Paraná (1 January 2023 – 31 December 2026 · BS 17 Poush 2079 – 16 Poush 2083); governor of Paraná (1 January 2019 – 31 December 2022); federal deputy of Paraná (1 February 2007 – 31 December 2014); state secretary of Paraná ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10357567#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** ratinho_jr ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10357567#P2002))

## Questions

**When was Ratinho Júnior born?**  
Ratinho Júnior was born on 19 April 1981 in Jandaia do Sul.

**What positions has Ratinho Júnior held?**  
Positions held by Ratinho Júnior include: governor of Paraná (2023–2026); governor of Paraná (2019–2022); federal deputy of Paraná (2007–2014); state secretary of Paraná.

**Where did Ratinho Júnior study?**  
Ratinho Júnior was educated at Complutense University of Madrid.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ratinho Júnior](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratinho_J%C3%BAnior) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q10357567](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10357567) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ratinho Júnior as governor of Paraná, January 2023 (cropped).jpg by Assembleia Legislativa do Paraná (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ratinho_J%C3%BAnior_as_governor_of_Paran%C3%A1,_January_2023_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Ratinho Júnior, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Ratinho Júnior as governor of Paraná, January 2023 (cropped).jpg — Assembleia Legislativa do Paraná, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Ratinho Júnior". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ratinho-junior. Retrieved 6 November 2026.