Cássio Rodrigues da Cunha Lima (Campina Grande, April 5, 1963) is a Brazilian lawyer and politician, affiliated to the Party of Brazilian Social Democracy (PSDB). He is the son of former governor of Paraíba Ronaldo Cunha Lima. He was governor of Paraiba, mayor of Campina Grande, Federal Deputy and currently is a member of the Brazilian Federal Senate.[1]

Cássio Cunha Lima
Cássio in 2006
Governor of Paraíba
In office
January 1, 2003 – February 17, 2009
Preceded byRoberto Paulino
Succeeded byJosé Maranhão
Senator from Paraíba
In office
November 8, 2011 – February 1, 2019
Personal details
BornApril 5, 1963
Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil
Websitecassiocunhalima.com.br

He graduated in law from the State University of Paraíba and began his political career in 1986 when he was elected federal deputy by the state of Paraíba.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Senador Cássio Cunha Lima" (in Portuguese). Brazilian Federal Senate. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  2. ^ "Biography" (in Portuguese). Chamber of Deputies of Brazil. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Campina Grande
1989–1992
Succeeded by
Preceded by Mayor of Campina Grande
1997–2002
Succeeded by
Preceded by Governor of Paraíba
2003–2009
Succeeded by