(born 1949), Brazilian statesman, born in Rio de Janeiro; studied economics at University of Alagoas; worked as journalist before becoming president of father's media enterprises 1978; mayor of Maceio (1979–82) and governor of impoverished state of Alagoas (1987–89) as member of right-wing Social Democratic party; while governor, launched investigation of elite civil servants drawing exorbitant paychecks and cut them from the payroll; was 1989 presidential candidate of small National Reconstruction party; won election after two rounds of voting; introduced radical plan to cut inflation; embroiled in corruption scandal 1992