Marco Maciel 1940 – 2021

Biography

Marco Maciel was born on July 21, 1940, in Recife, Brazil, beginning a life that would lead him to the highest levels of Brazilian government. His career culminated in service as Vice President of Brazil, a position he held from 1995 to 2002 during a transformative period in the nation’s history. Throughout his tenure in this prominent role, Maciel played an important part in shaping policy during a critical era of Brazilian development and democratic consolidation.

On June 12, 2021, Marco Maciel passed away in Brasília at the age of 80. He died from COVID-19, during the global pandemic that claimed millions of lives worldwide. His death marked the end of a significant chapter in Brazil’s political history, leaving behind a legacy of public service spanning decades. Maciel’s contributions to his country during his years in office, particularly during his time as Vice President, remain part of Brazil’s governmental record and the personal memories of those who knew and worked with him.