José Sarney
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José Sarney de Araújo Costa is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, and writer who served as the 31st president of Brazil from 1985 to 1990. He briefly served as the 20th vice president of Brazil for a mon
Official portrait, 1985
Sarney takes the oath of office as Vice President of Brazil on 15 March 1985, immediately becoming Acting President
President Sarney with U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Pelé during a state dinner at the White House, 1986
Sarney in March 2020
Presidential elections were held in Brazil on 15 January 1985, the last to be held indirectly through an electoral college, and the last to be held under the military regime. The electoral college sys
