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Wellington Dias

Brazilian politician

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José Wellington Barroso de Araújo Dias, known as Wellington Dias, is a Brazilian politician, Governor of Piauí, and a former federal Senator representing Piauí. He is a member of the Workers' Party.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Oeiras wd
Citizenship
Brazil wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Workers' Party (since 30 January 1989), Workers' Party wd
Education
Universidade Federal do Piauí wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Facebook wd

Positions held wd

  • Minister of Social Development of Brazil (since 1 January 2023 · BS 17 Poush 2079 onwards)
  • governor of Piauí (1 January 2015 – 31 March 2022)
  • member of the Senate of Brazil (1 February 2011 – 1 January 2015)
  • governor of Piauí (1 January 2003 – 1 April 2010)
  • Brazilian federal deputy (1 February 1999 – 29 November 2002)
  • federal deputy of Piauí (1 January 1995 – 1 February 1999)
  • senator

Questions

When was Wellington Dias born?
Wellington Dias was born on 5 March 1962 in Oeiras.
What positions has Wellington Dias held?
Positions held by Wellington Dias include: Minister of Social Development of Brazil (since 1 January 2023); governor of Piauí (2015–2022); member of the Senate of Brazil (2011–2015); governor of Piauí (2003–2010); Brazilian federal deputy (1999–2002).
Where did Wellington Dias study?
Wellington Dias was educated at Universidade Federal do Piauí.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Wellington Dias · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q7981381 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Senadores da 57ª Legislatura (52689032501).jpg by Agência Senado from Brasilia, Brazil (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Wellington Dias". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/wellington-dias. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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