Wilson Witzel

Wilson Witzel

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Wilson Witzel is a Brazilian politician and lawyer who served as the Governor of Rio de Janeiro from 2019 until his impeachment in 2021. A member of the Social Liberal Party (PSL) when he was elected, Witzel previously gained prominence as a federal judge and later as a political figure advocating for tough measures against crime. His tenure as governor was marked by controversy, including questions about his handling of public security and his administration's financial practices. Witzel's political journey has been tumultuous, reflecting the broader challenges and dynamics of Brazilian politics.

Born on May 21, 1968 (58 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
414,636
Power
2,947$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Brazil 1 5.00 0.20% +0% 211,049,527 414,636 $1,500,000 2,947$
Totals 1 211,049,527 414,636 $1,500,000 2,947$
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Recent Mentions

Brazil Brazil: Wilson Witzel was supported by the Bolsonaro family in the 2018 elections. 5

Eduardo Paes Douglas Ruas Sergio Cabral Capitao Nelson Claudio Castro Tarcisio De Freitas Fernando Haddad William Siri Anthony Garotinho Bianca Santos Leandro Resende Thiago Prado Bernardo Mello Franco Francisco Goes
O Globo: Paes promete ‘tirar o crime’ de dentro do governo, acabar com influência política nas polícias e repaginar Secretaria de Segurança; assista

Brazil Brazil: Wilson Witzel won the gubernatorial election in 2018 against Garotinho. 5

Anthony Garotinho Ricardo Cyfer Rosinha Matheus Admar Gonzaga Cristiano Zanin Eduardo Paes Douglas Ruas Marcello Alencar Luiz Fernando Pezao Marcelo Crivella
O Globo: Garotinho está inelegível? Entenda a decisão de suspensão de direitos políticos e o que alega a defesa

Brazil Brazil: Wilson Witzel won the gubernatorial election in 2018 against Garotinho. 5

Anthony Garotinho Ricardo Cyfer Admar Gonzada Lauro Jardim Cristiano Zanin Rosinha Matheus Marcello Alencar Luiz Fernando Pezao Marcelo Crivella
O Globo: Justiça do Rio determina que Garotinho cumpra sentença e informa suspensão de direitos políticos a tribunais eleitorais

Brazil Brazil: Wilson Witzel was mentioned in relation to his support for Garotinho's candidacy. 4

Claudio Castro Douglas Ruas Anthony Garotinho William Siri Andre Marinho Eduardo Paes Flavio Bolsonaro Lula Monica Benicio Benedita Da Silva Rodrigo Bacellar Lucinha Paulo Marinho Ricardo Couto Nayib Bukele
O Globo: veja, em 6 pontos, o que aconteceu no primeiro debate ao governo do Rio

Brazil Brazil: Wilson Witzel is a former judge who won the gubernatorial race against Paes in 2018. 5

Eduardo Paes Romario Anthony Garotinho Alexandre Pinto Douglas Ruas Altineu Cortes Claudio Castro Pedro Paulo Carvalho
O Globo: Fantasma da campanha de 2018 está por trás da ausência de Paes em debate no Rio

Brazil Brazil: Wilson Witzel is mentioned as part of the political group that has governed the state for eight years. 4

Eduardo Paes Douglas Ruas Anthony Garotinho William Siri Andre Marinho Claudio Castro Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva Rodrigo Bacellar
O Globo: Saiba como será o primeiro debate para governo do Rio de Janeiro neste domingo

Brazil Brazil: Wilson Witzel was a former judge who unexpectedly won the governorship in 2018 with the support of Pastor Everaldo. 4

Eduardo Paes Pastor Everaldo Claudio Castro Anthony Garotinho Rosinha Garotinho Sergio Cabral Luiz Fernando Pezao
O Globo: Paes recebe apoio do Podemos e posa com Pastor Everaldo, responsável pela chapa Witzel-Castro em 2018

Brazil Brazil: Wilson Witzel won the election in which Garotinho's candidacy was impugned. 5

Anthony Garotinho Andre Portugues Cristiano Zanin Marcello Alencar Rosinha Garotinho Luiz Carlos Gomes Marcelo Crivella Luiz Fernando Pezao Douglas Ruas Cleitinho Azevedo Lorenzo Pazolini Marcos Pereira
O Globo: Republicanos escolhe Anthony Garotinho como candidato a governador do Rio

Brazil Brazil: Witzel is a former governor of Rio de Janeiro who faced legal issues. 2

Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva Ricardo Couto Eduardo Paes Claudio Castro Flavio Bolsonaro Sergio Cabral Luiz Fernando Pezao Anthony Garotinho Douglas Ruas
O Globo: Lula amplia visitas ao Rio, afaga Ricardo Couto e busca reverter derrotas nos últimos 8 anos no estado

Brazil Brazil: Wilson Witzel is a former judge and the ex-governor whose vice-governor position Cláudio Castro held. 5

Claudio Castro Valdemar Costa Neto Carlos Bolsonaro Jair Bolsonaro Alexandre De Moraes Ricardo Magro Mauro Farias Rodolfo Digao Fred Canisso
O Globo: Cláudio Castro acerta salário de R$ 38 mil com o PL e abre escritório de advocacia