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Deaths of former Brazilian federal deputies
Overview
In September 2026, two former federal deputies from Brazil passed away.
Juracy Palhano Freire, a former federal and state deputy from Paraíba, died in Campina Grande at age 91 following a month-long hospitalization after a fall. His career included service in the Legislative Assembly of Paraíba and a term as a federal deputy starting in 1986.
Edgar Moury Fernandes Sobrinho, a former state and federal deputy from Pernambuco, died at age 82 while undergoing cancer treatment. A member of the MDB and a lawyer, Fernandes served four terms in the Legislative Assembly of Pernambuco and two terms as a federal deputy. He was noted for his role as Secretary of the Civil House under former governor Jarbas Vasconcelos and his involvement in redemocratization movements.
Entities
Raquel Lyra · Campina Grande · Edgar Moury Fernandes Sobrinho · Juracy Palhano Freire · Jarbas Vasconcelos
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesEdgar Moury Fernandes, former federal deputy, dies at 82
Former Pernambucan state and federal deputy Edgar Moury Fernandes Sobrinho has died at age 82 following a battle with cancer.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesJuracy Palhano, former federal deputy, dies at 91
Former Brazilian federal and state deputy Juracy Palhano Freire has died in Campina Grande at age 91 after a month of hospitalization.
Sources
apalavraonline.com.br · blogdomagno.com.br · leiaja.com · polemicaparaiba.com.br