Ciro Gomes

ModernPoliticianBrazil1957 — ?

Multiple-time Brazilian presidential candidate.

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Quick Facts

Born

1957

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score42.3

Ciro Gomes — Complete Timeline

1994 AD

Appointed Minister of FinancePolitical Action

Ciro Gomes was appointed Minister of Finance under President Itamar Franco. He oversaw the implementation of the Plano Real, the economic stabilization plan that ended hyperinflation and introduced a new currency, the real.

Economic ReformPlano Real

Impact: nationalconstructive

1998 AD

Presidential candidate in 1998 electionPolitical Action

Ciro Gomes ran for President of Brazil in the 1998 election, finishing third with 11.0% of the vote. He ran on a left-wing platform but was defeated by Fernando Henrique Cardoso.

Presidential ElectionPolitical Campaign

Impact: national

2002 AD

Presidential candidate in 2002 electionPolitical Action

Ciro Gomes ran for President of Brazil in the 2002 election, finishing fourth with 12.0% of the vote. He ran as a left-wing candidate but was defeated by Luiz In

Presidential ElectionPolitical Campaign

Impact: national

2018 AD

Presidential candidate in 2018 electionPolitical Action

Ciro Gomes ran for President of Brazil in the 2018 election, finishing third with 12.5% of the vote. He ran on a left-wing platform but was defeated by Jair Bolsonaro.

Presidential ElectionPolitical Campaign

Impact: national