Born: November 16, 1939, Eirunepé, State of Amazonas, Brazil
Died: February 12, 2023 (age 83 years), Hospital Sírio-Libanês | Bela Vista, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Party: Cidadania
Previous offices: Governor of Amazonas (2017–2019), Mayor of Manaus (2009–2013), Mayor of Manaus (1993–1994), and more
Descendants: Armando Mendes, Lívia Mendes, and Cristina Mendes
Previous campaign: First Round of The Brazilian General Elections, 2022 - Governor of Amazonas