Benedito de Lira

Benedito de Lira
Mayor of Barra de São Miguel
In office
January 1, 2021 – January 14, 2025
Vice MayorFloriano Melo (2021–2024)
Henrique Alves Pinto (2025)
Preceded byJosé Medeiros Nicolau
Succeeded byHenrique Alves Pinto
Senator for Alagoas
In office
February 1, 2011 – February 1, 2019
Preceded byJoão Tenório
Succeeded byRodrigo Cunha
Federal Deputy
In office
February 1, 2003 – February 1, 2011
ConstituencyAlagoas
In office
February 1, 1995 – February 1, 1999
ConstituencyAlagoas
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alagoas
In office
January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1995
ConstituencyAt-large
Member of the Municipal Chamber of Maceió
In office
January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1983
ConstituencyAt-large
Personal details
Born(1941-05-01)May 1, 1941
DiedJanuary 14, 2025(2025-01-14) (aged 83)
Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
Party
  • ARENA (1965–1979)
  • PDS (1980–1985)
  • PFL (1985–2002)
  • PTB (2002–2003)
  • PP (2003–2025)
Alma materFederal University of Alagoas (LL.B.)
ProfessionLawyer

Benedito de Lira (May 1, 1942 – January 14, 2025) was a Brazilian politician from Alagoas, member of Progressistas (PP), Senator for his state and Mayor of Barra de São Miguel.