This Sunday (2), Brazilian politicians and authorities mourned the death of Newton Cardoso, former governor of Minas Gerais, who headed the state between 1987 and 1991. He died at dawn at the age of 86.
Newton was also deputy governor, mayor of counting in three terms and federal deputy also for three terms. The funeral will be held on Monday (3), from 10h to 17h, at the Palace of Liberdade, in Belo Horizonte.
This morning, the government of Minas Gerais declared official mourning for three days due to death.
“The government of Minas Gerais deeply regrets the death of former governor Newton Cardoso, at the age of 86, this Sunday (02/02). In your memory, it will be decreed official mourning of three days. We express our solidarity with family and friends at this difficult time, ”says the note.
See the honors:
Romeu Zema (New)
The current governor of the state of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema (Novo), said that Newton “left his mark in politics.”
“Its trajectory, still started in youth, has always been marked by dialogue, charisma and resilience. Our solidarity with family and friends at this difficult time, ”added Zema.
Minas Gerais says goodbye to the regret of Newton Cardoso, former governor who left his mark in politics. Its trajectory, still started in youth, has always been marked by dialogue, charisma and resilience. Our solidarity with family and friends in this difficult time.
— Romeu Zema (@RomeuZema)
Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD)
In a statement, former Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD) sympathized with the family and friends of.
“With regret, I received the news of the death of former governor of Minas Gerais Newton Cardoso, at the age of 86, occurred at dawn on Sunday in Belo Horizonte. My solidarity with all family members, especially the federal deputy Newton Cardoso Júnior, whom I was a colleague in the House of Representatives, and to friends and admirers of the former governor, ”said Pacheco.
Tadeu Leite (MDB)
Tadeu Leite (MDB), state deputy and president of the Legislative Assembly of Minas Gerais, stated that the former governor leaves “a legacy of contribution and hard work for our state”.
The day today begins with sad news: the loss of former governor and party companion Newton Cardoso, who leaves a legacy of contribution and hard work for our state. May God comfort the hearts of friends and family, especially our friend
– Tadeu Leite (@_Tadeuzinho)
Rossi Whale (MDB)
The federal deputy and national president of the MDB, which Newton was affiliated, said that the former governor “left a legacy of works recognized by the mining people.”
Today we lost Greater Newton Cardoso, governor of Minas Gerais (1987-1991) and founder of the state party in 1966.
Newton leaves a legacy of works recognized by the mining people. He also succeeded as mayor and federal deputy.
My feelings to family members,…
– Whale Rossi (@baleia_rossi)
