Rogéria Bolsonaro
Rogéria Bolsonaro | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Rogéria Nantes Braga 3 May 1960 Brazil |
| Party | Democratic Social Party (PDS) (1992) Progressistas (1996) Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) (2000) PSL (2018–2020) Republicans (2020–2022) Liberal Party (2022–present) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Flávio Bolsonaro, Carlos Bolsonaro, Eduardo Bolsonaro |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Advertising professional |
Rogéria Nantes Braga Bolsonaro (born 3 May 1960) is a Brazilian politician who served as a city councillor in Rio de Janeiro for two terms. She is also known as the first wife of former president Jair Bolsonaro, with whom she had three sons: Flávio Bolsonaro, Carlos Bolsonaro and Eduardo Bolsonaro.[1]
Early life and education
Rogéria Nantes Braga was born on 3 May 1960 in Brazil.[2]
She holds a degree in Advertising and Marketing from Universidade Veiga de Almeida (2003) and a postgraduate degree in communication, Marketing and Business Administration.[1]
She was married to Jair Bolsonaro until the late 1990s. The couple separated in 1997, with the divorce formalized in 1999.[1][3]
In 2018, during the presidential campaign, she publicly defended her former husband following media reports about his personal life.[4]
Political career
Bolsonaro was elected as a city councillor in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 for the Democratic Social Party (PDS), receiving 7,924 votes.[5][6]
She was re-elected in 1996 for Progressistas, with 24,891 votes.[7]
In 2000, already affiliated with the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB), she ran for re-election and received 5,109 votes, failing to be elected.[7]
Throughout her career, she also held positions in state and municipal public bodies, including roles in the vice-governor's office of the state of Rio de Janeiro and in parliamentary offices.[8][9]
Eighteen years later, in 2018, she joined the PSL.[10]
In 2020, as a member of Republicans, she ran again for city councillor in Rio de Janeiro, receiving around 2,000 votes and was not elected.[11][12]
In 2022, she joined the Liberal Party (PL).[13]
In 2026, she was announced as a pre-candidate for the Federal Senate representing the state of Rio de Janeiro.[14]
Personal life
Rogéria Bolsonaro had three sons with Jair Bolsonaro: Flávio Bolsonaro, Carlos Bolsonaro and Eduardo Bolsonaro.[1][3]
2025 robbery
In August 2025, Rogéria Bolsonaro and her parents were held hostage during a robbery at her residence in Resende, in Rio de Janeiro state.[3] According to reports, criminals invaded the property and held the victims under threat while demanding money.[1][3]The victims were not seriously injured, and the suspects took personal belongings and a vehicle that was later recovered.[1][3]
CPF suspension
In 2025, Rogéria Bolsonaro stated that her taxpayer registry number (CPF) had been wrongly suspended, according to statements to the press.[15]
Controversies
Between 2020 and 2022, media reports indicated that Rogéria Bolsonaro was among members of the Bolsonaro family who purchased real estate using cash payments.[16]
According to a survey published by Época magazine and reported by other outlets, she allegedly acquired 14 properties by 2008, five of which were paid in cash.[10]
Electoral history
| Year | Election | Party | Office | Votes | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Municipal | Democratic Social Party | City Councillor | 7,924 | Elected | [17][5] |
| 1996 | Municipal | Progressistas | City Councillor | 24,891 | Elected | [5] |
| 2000 | Municipal | Brazilian Democratic Movement | City Councillor | 5,109 | Not elected | [5] |
| 2020 | Municipal | Republicans | City Councillor | 2,034 | Not elected | [18] |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Who is Bolsonaro's ex-wife taken hostage by criminals in Rio de Janeiro". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 25 August 2025. Archived from the original on 25 August 2025. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Rogéria Bolsonaro". Rio de Janeiro City Council (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Gualberto, Fellipe (25 August 2025). "Who is Rogéria Bolsonaro". Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 24 April 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "After report, Bolsonaro's first ex-wife releases video defending him". Estado de Minas (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Maklouf Carvalho, Luiz (23 September 2020). "A disputa eleitoral no clã Bolsonaro". Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2026-04-28. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "Historical electoral data". FGV. Archived from the original on 27 April 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Mandates - Rogéria Bolsonaro". Rio de Janeiro City Council (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "The electoral journey of Rogéria, Bolsonaro matriarch". O Globo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Four heads, no government". CartaCapital (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Bolsonaro's ex-wife paid for property in cash". Poder360 (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 25 April 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Bolsonaro's ex-wife receives 2,000 votes and is not elected". O Globo (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 24 April 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Bolsonaro's ex-wife ranks 266th in Rio council race". Metrópoles (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Bolsonaro's first ex-wife joins PL". Veja (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 26 April 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Rogéria Bolsonaro enters Senate race". Jornal Opção (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Rogéria Bolsonaro says CPF was suspended". Revista Oeste (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 30 April 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "How the Bolsonaro clan paid for 51 properties in cash". UOL (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Rio de Janeiro - Resultados das eleições 1992" (PDF). www.tre-rj.jus.br. 3 October 1992. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2026-05-17. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "RJ: 20 anos após deixar Câmara, Rogéria Bolsonaro não consegue se eleger" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2025-09-11. Retrieved 2026-05-17.