Humberto Ivar Araújo Coutinho (August 21, 1946 – January 1, 2018) was a Brazilian physician and politician. Coutinho served as the President of the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão from 2015 until his death in office on January 1, 2018.[1]

Humberto Coutinho
President of the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão
In office
February 1, 2015 – January 1, 2018
Preceded byMax Barros [pt]
Succeeded byOthelino Neto
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão
In office
February 1, 2015 – January 31, 2019
Mayor of Caxias
In office
January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2013
Preceded byMárcia Serejo Marinho
Succeeded byLéo Coutinho
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão
In office
February 1, 1991 – December 17, 2004
Personal details
Born(1946-07-21)July 21, 1946
Pedreiras, Maranhão, Brazil
DiedFebruary 1, 2018(2018-02-01) (aged 71)
Caxias, Maranhão, Brazil
Political partyDemocratic Labour Party (2007–2018)

PTB(2003–2007)
PSD (2001–2003)
PFL (1985–2001)

PDS (1980–1985)
OccupationPhysician
Politician

Coutinho, a doctor by profession, began his political career as an elected Caxias city councilor in 1988.[1] He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão five times: 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002.[1] He was elected Mayor of Caxias in 2004 and won re-election in 2008.[1] Coutinho was once again elected to the state Legislative Assembly in 2014.[1] He served as the President of the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão from 2015 until his death on January 1, 2018.[1]

Coutinho died in Caxias on January 1, 2018, at the age of 71 following a four-year battle with intestinal cancer.[1] The Maranhão state government declared three days of official mourning.[1]

Othelino Neto became the interim President of the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão following Coutinho's death.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Morre Humberto Coutinho, presidente da Assembleia Legislativa do Maranhão". G1. Grupo Globo. January 1, 2018. Archived from the original on January 2, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "Falece o deputado Humberto Coutinho, presidente da Assembleia Legislativa do Maranhão". Portal Sinal Verde. January 1, 2018. Archived from the original on January 8, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2018.