Silval Barbosa (Borazópolis, April 26, 1961) is a Brazilian businessman and politician affiliated with the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB). He was governor of the State of Mato Grosso between 2010 and 2015 [1] Elected vice-governor in 2006, Silval took over the government following the resignation of Blairo Maggi, who was running for the Federal Senate.[2]

Silval Barbosa
Silval Barbosa in 2011
Governor of Mato Grosso
In office
31 March 2010 – 1 January 2015
Preceded byBlairo Maggi
Succeeded byPedro Taques
Vice-Governor of Mato Grosso
In office
1 January 2007 – 31 March 2010
Preceded byIraci França
Personal details
Born (1961-04-26) April 26, 1961 (age 62)
Borrazópolis, Paraná, Brazil

References edit

  1. ^ "Governo sugere PPP para implantar o VLT em Cuiabá" (in Portuguese). Diário de Cuiabá. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2011-08-27.
  2. ^ "Blairo Maggi deixa governo de MT para concorrer ao Senado". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-12.