José Maria de Almeida
José Maria de Almeida  | |
|---|---|
Almeida in 2015  | |
| National President of United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU) | |
| Assumed office  30 September 1993  | |
| Preceded by | Created office | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Maria de Almeida 2 October 1957 Santa Albertina, SP, Brazil  | 
| Political party | PSTU (1993–present)  PT (1980–1993)  | 
| Occupation | Metallurgic | 
José Maria de Almeida (born 2 October 1957), often known as Zé Maria, is a Brazilian politician and the leader of the United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU).
Almeida was the party's candidate for President of Brazil in the 1998, 2002, 2010, and 2014 elections.