Silas Câmara (born 15 December 1962), is a Brazilian politician and pastor. Although born in

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, he has spent his political career representing

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, having served as state representative since 1999 for various political parties.

Personal life

Câmara is a pastor and elder in the

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church. Câmara has his own radio show and is married to Antônia Lúcia, an economist and Pentecostal missionary. His wife often appears with him on his radio show and at his political event.

Political career

Câmara voted in favor of the impeachment against then-president

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and political reformation. Câmara would later back Rousseff's successor

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against a similar impeachment motion.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Camara, Silas 1962 births Living people People from Rio Branco, Acre Brazilian Democratic Movement politicians Liberal Party (Brazil, 1985) politicians Democrats (Brazil) politicians Brazilian Labour Party (current) politicians Social Christian Party (Brazil) politicians Party of the Nation's Retirees politicians Republicans (Brazil) politicians Brazilian Assemblies of God pastors Members of the Chamber of Deputies (Brazil) from Amazonas Members of the Legislative Assembly of Amazonas