Marielle Franco was a sociologist, feminist, and Rio de Janeiro city councillor known for advocating women's, LGBTQ+, an... View More

Marielle Franco was a sociologist, feminist, and Rio de Janeiro city councillor known for advocating women's, LGBTQ+, and favela residents' rights. Her assassination in 2018 sparked national and global outrage, symbolizing the fight for social justice in Brazil. View Less

Alessandro Molon is a law professor and politician best known for authoring Brazil’s Internet Bill of Rights. His effo... View More

Alessandro Molon is a law professor and politician best known for authoring Brazil’s Internet Bill of Rights. His efforts have been key in protecting net neutrality and online privacy in the country. View Less

João Havelange was a long-serving FIFA president and IOC member who expanded football’s global reach. Despite his ach... View More

João Havelange was a long-serving FIFA president and IOC member who expanded football’s global reach. Despite his achievements, his legacy is shadowed by corruption scandals revealed post-retirement. View Less

Celso Pitta was an economist and politician who served as mayor of São Paulo, holding advanced degrees from internation... View More

Celso Pitta was an economist and politician who served as mayor of São Paulo, holding advanced degrees from international institutions. His administration was marred by accusations of corruption. View Less

Mazzilli served twice as interim president of Brazil during political crises in the 1960s. He was also the Speaker of th... View More

Mazzilli served twice as interim president of Brazil during political crises in the 1960s. He was also the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and a respected lawyer and journalist. View Less

Levy Fidelix was a conservative politician and perennial candidate known for his controversial views and futuristic “a... View More

Levy Fidelix was a conservative politician and perennial candidate known for his controversial views and futuristic “aerotrem” proposal. He founded the PRTB party and died from COVID-19 complications in 2021. View Less

Wilson Witzel is a former federal judge who served as governor of Rio de Janeiro from 2019 until his impeachment in 2021... View More

Wilson Witzel is a former federal judge who served as governor of Rio de Janeiro from 2019 until his impeachment in 2021. His term ended amid allegations of corruption and misuse of public funds. View Less

Conceição Evaristo is an acclaimed Afro-Brazilian writer and academic whose works explore race, gender, and social ine... View More

Conceição Evaristo is an acclaimed Afro-Brazilian writer and academic whose works explore race, gender, and social inequality. She pioneered the concept of escrevivência, blending personal experience with literature. View Less

Regina Casé is a celebrated Brazilian actress, director, and TV host known for her contributions to entertainment and c... View More

Regina Casé is a celebrated Brazilian actress, director, and TV host known for her contributions to entertainment and cultural programming. Her work often highlights Brazil's social diversity and popular culture. View Less

Marcelo Freixo is a human rights-oriented politician and teacher affiliated with the Workers' Party. He gained recogniti... View More

Marcelo Freixo is a human rights-oriented politician and teacher affiliated with the Workers' Party. He gained recognition for his activism in Rio’s legislative assembly and opposition to organized crime. View Less