Paulo Maluf
Paulo Salim Maluf (born September 3, 1931 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian politician with a career spanning over four decades and many functions, including those of State Governor of São Paulo, Mayor of the City of São Paulo, Congressman and Presidential candidate. As of 2011, Maluf is on a second consecutive term as Federal Deputy. His political base is founded on populism, conservatism and the provision of major public works.
His career has been plagued with substantial allegations of corruption, although he was never convicted by the Brazilian courts. He is the president of the local branch, in the state of São Paulo, of the right-wing Progressive Party of Brazil (PP), heir to the old National Renewal Alliance Party (ARENA). Maluf is currently listed in the Interpol Red notice on charges of fraud, thefts, counterfeiting/forgery and money laundering.
Read more about Paulo Maluf: Early Life, Unsuccessful Contender For The Presidency, Post-dictatorship Career and Political Resilience, Later Life and Money Laundering Indictment