Telma de Souza

Telma de Souza, 82, died on October 10, 2026. Telma de Souza was known publicly as a Brazilian politician and MP (1995–2007, 2011) and mayor of Santos (1989–1992). Telma Sandra Augusto de Souza (29 September 1944 – 10 October 2026) better known as Telma de Souza or just Telma, was a Brazilian teacher, professor, lawyer, and politician with the Workers' Party (PT). She was a councilwoman and mayor of the city of Santos, a state and federal deputy for the state of São Paulo, and a city councilor for the city of Santos until her death. During her first term as mayor, she became part of the history of psychiatric reform in Brazil when she decreed an intervention at Casa de Saúde Anchieta on 3 May 1989. Public biographical listings identify Souza as a Brazilian politician. Souza was also associated with MP (1995–2007, 2011) and mayor of Santos (1989–1992). This public record remains centered on Souza's work as a Brazilian politician and MP (1995–2007, 2011) and mayor of Santos (1989–1992) and the documented milestones of that career.