Edson Santos
Édson Santos | |
|---|---|
Édson Santos in 2008 | |
| Minister of Racial Equality | |
| In office 20 February 2008 – 31 March 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Matilde Ribeiro |
| Succeeded by | Eloi Ferreira |
| Councilman of Rio de Janeiro | |
| Assumed office 1 February 2023 | |
| In office 1 January 1989 – 31 January 2007 | |
| Federal deputy of Rio de Janeiro | |
| In office 1 February 2007 – 31 January 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Édson Santos de Souza 21 July 1954 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Party | PCdoB (1985–1994) PT (1994–2021) PSB (2021–2023) PT (2023–present) |
| Occupation | Sociologist, politician |
Édson Santos de Souza (born 21 July 1954) is a Brazilian sociologist and politician. He has been a city councilor in Rio de Janeiro since 2023, a post he previously occupied from 1989 to 2007. He has also been vice-president of the municipal chamber. He was also a federal deputy from the state of Rio de Janeiro from 2007 to 2015, and the chief minister of the Ministry of Racial Equality from 2008 to 2010. He is currently affiliated with the Workers' Party (PT). He is noted for his long-standing presence in decisions made for racial equality during his time as minister.