# Renan Filho

_Brazilian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-05

> José Renan Vasconcelos Calheiros Filho is a Brazilian economist and politician. He is a former governor of Alagoas, who served from January 2015 to April 2022. He is affiliated with the Brazilian Democratic Movement.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 8 October 1979 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10359235#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Murici ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10359235#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10359235#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10359235#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Movement Party (since 27 September 2003) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10359235#P102))
- **Education:** University of Brasília ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10359235#P69))
- **Spouse:** Renata Pires ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10359235#P26))
- **Positions held:** Minister of Transport of Brazil (since 1 January 2023 · BS 17 Poush 2079 onwards); governor of Alagoas (1 January 2015 – 2 April 2022) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10359235#P39))
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## Questions

**When was Renan Filho born?**  
Renan Filho was born on 8 October 1979 in Murici.

**What positions has Renan Filho held?**  
Positions held by Renan Filho include: Minister of Transport of Brazil (since 1 January 2023); governor of Alagoas (2015–2022).

**Where did Renan Filho study?**  
Renan Filho was educated at University of Brasília.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Renan Filho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renan_Filho) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q10359235](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10359235) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Senadores da 57ª Legislatura (52689452405).jpg by Agência Senado from Brasilia, Brazil (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Senadores_da_57%C2%AA_Legislatura_(52689452405).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Renan Filho". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/renan-filho. Retrieved 6 November 2026.