Itamar Augusto Cautiero Franco (Portuguese pronunciation: [ita'ma? 'f??~ku]; June 28, 1930 – July 2, 2011) was a Brazilian politician who served as the 33rd President of Brazil from December 29, 1992 to December 31, 1994.
Previously he was Vice President of Brazil from 1990 until the resignation of President Fernando Collor de Mello.
During his long political career Franco also served as Senator, Mayor, Ambassador and Governor.
At the time of his death he was a Senator from Minas Gerais, having won the seat in the 2010 election.