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4 unusual facts about Fernando Henrique Cardoso


Amazon Surveillance System

Brazilian police wiretapped a telephone conversation between a special advisor to the Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, and Raytheon's operative in Brazil, Jose Afonso Assumpcão.

Fernando Henrique

Fernando Henrique Cardoso (born 1931), Brazilian politician, former President of Brazil

Paulo Cesar Farias

He was released in December 1995 by an indult from the Brazilian president Fernando Henrique Cardoso.

Ruth Volgl Cardoso

She is also sometimes confused with the wife of the former President of Brazil Fernando Henrique Cardoso, whose name is also Ruth Cardoso (Ruth Valença Correia Leite Cardoso).


Americas Quarterly

Americas Quarterly has attracted contributions from leading figures in the region such as Bill Gates, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Ricardo Lagos, José Antonio Ocampo, Richard Feinberg, and Admiral James Stravidis.

Orestes Quércia

After the victory of former President Jânio Quadros (Brazilian Labour Party-PTB) over Fernando Henrique Cardoso in November of that year, Orestes Quércia saw his popularity in the party increase with the movement called "quercismo" which guaranteed its nomination as candidate for governor despite internal dissidence.

Walter Moreira Salles

Known for his discretion, amicable character and charm, the ambassador had many famous friends, including the rock musician Mick Jagger, former Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, and the actress Greta Garbo.


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A Privataria Tucana

Delegado Protógenes Queiroz (PCdoB) presented a petition to install a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry in the Chamber of Deputies to investigate privatizations carried out by the Fernando Henrique Cardoso administration (1995–2002).