Styvenson Valentim

Brazilian politician (born 1977)

Styvenson Valentim
Valentim in 2019

Senator for Rio Grande do Norte
Incumbent
Assumed office 1 February 2019

Personal details
Born	(1977-02-07) 7 February 1977 (age 47) Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil
Political party	PODE (2019–present)
Other political affiliations	REDE (2018–19)
Profession	Military Police officer
Military service
Branch/service	Military Police of Rio Grande do Norte
Rank	Captain

Eann Styvenson Valentim Mendes (born 7 February 1977) more commonly known as Styvenson Valentim is a Brazilian politician, as well as a captain in the Brazilian military police. Although born in Acre, he has spent his political career representing Rio Grande do Norte, having served as federal senator since 2019.^[1]^[2]

Personal life

Valentim served in the Brazilian military police and attained the rank of captain. In the media he is often referred to as "Capitão Styvenson".^[3]

Political career

Valentim was elected to the federal senate in the 2018 Brazilian general election.^[4] In 2019 Valentim switched to the Podemos party.^[5]

References

^ "Capitão Styvenson 180 (REDE) Senador - Rio Grande do Norte - Eleições 2018" (in Portuguese). Gazeta do Povo. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
^ Cavalcanti, Celso (13 February 2019). "Styvenson Valentim (Podemos-RN)" (in Portuguese). Senado Notícias. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
^ "De volta à PM, carrasco da Lei Seca no RN vira chefe de setor administrativo" (in Portuguese). O Globo. 15 August 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
^ "Capitão Styvenson (Rede) e Dra. Zenaide (PHS) são eleitos senadores pelo RN" (in Portuguese). O Globo. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
^ "Styvenson Valentim diz que doação de comissionados a partidos políticos estimula corrupção" (in Portuguese). Senado Notícias. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2019.