14 Facts About Paulo Lauro

Paulo Lauro was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who was the mayor of Sao Paulo from 1947 to 1948.

Paulo Lauro later became a federal deputy representing the state of Sao Paulo in the 1950s and 1960s.

Paulo Lauro graduated with a law degree from the University of Sao Paulo in 1932.

Paulo Lauro became a criminal defense attorney in Sao Paulo while teaching in local schools.

Paulo Lauro later worked as a journalist, becoming a director of two newspapers.

Paulo Lauro was married to Diva da Fonseca and had two children, Paulo Lauro Junior and Dora Aparecida.

Oliveira was acquitted in the first of two trials after Paulo Lauro convinced the jury to rule in his favor despite police evidence and a signed confession by Oliveira himself.

Paulo Lauro was later convicted in a second trial and was sentenced to thirty years in prison.

Paulo Lauro was the Secretary of Justice at Sao Paulo city hall when in 1947, he was appointed by now-governor of Sao Paulo state Barros to serve as the mayor of Sao Paulo from 1947 to 1948.

Paulo Lauro constructed numerous infrastructure projects throughout the city during his time in office.

Paulo Lauro went to become leader or vice-leader of the PSP parliamentary group at various points.

Paulo Lauro was a member of the Constitution and Justice and Education and Culture commissions.

Paulo Lauro went on to oppose much of president Janio Quadros' policies as a member of Congress, contributing to the turbulent political climate that led to his resignation.

Paulo Lauro opposed the normalization of relations with the Soviet Union by Quadros' successor Joao Goulart, as well as further state intervention in public utilities.