Aécio Neves

Aécio Neves is a Brazilian politician and former governor of the state of Minas Gerais. He gained prominence as the 2014 presidential candidate for the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), where he narrowly lost to Dilma Rousseff. Neves has also served as a federal deputy and senator. His political career has been marked by controversy, including allegations of corruption and legal challenges. Known for his focus on economic policy and governance, Neves is a significant figure in Brazilian politics, representing a faction of the center-right in the country’s complex political landscape.