Carlos Portinho
BrazilpoliticianMaleb. 19805.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Carlos Portinho is a Brazilian politician and member of the Liberal Party (PL), serving as a senator for the state of Rio de Janeiro. He has been vocal in his defense of former president Jair Bolsonaro amid recent accusations from the Prosecutor-General's Office (PGR) regarding alleged attempts to orchestrate a coup. Portinho has characterized the allegations as unfounded, arguing that the supposed coup lacked leadership and was fueled by a politically motivated agenda against Bolsonaro. His statements reflect the broader political tensions in Brazil, particularly related to the legacy of the Bolsonaro administration.
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Carlos Portinho is attempting re-election as a senator.
Pressionado, Canella desiste de concorrer ao Senado e amplia indefinição na chapa bolsonarista no RioBrazil· 2026-08-04
Carlos Portinho is a senator from the PL who is seeking re-election.
Ruas critica governo Castro, do qual foi secretário, e busca colar Paes em Lula ao ser oficializado candidato do PL no RioBrazil· 2026-07-24
The campaign managed to define Carlos Portinho as a candidate for re-election to the Senate.
Após resolver Minas, Lula se aproxima das convenções com Goiás pendente; Flávio ainda negocia palanques e viceBrazil· 2026-07-20
Carlos Portinho is a senator defined as a pre-candidate for the Senate in Rio.
Convenções iniciam com indefinições sobre vices de Flávio e Zema, chapas incompletas no RJ, MG e PE e Centrão indecisoBrazil· 2026-07-20
Carlos Portinho was chosen as the candidate for the Senate by Flávio Bolsonaro.
Flávio Bolsonaro escolhe Carlos Portinho como candidato ao Senado pelo PL no RioBrazil· 2026-07-15
Carlos Portinho is a senator and a candidate for the Senate seat.
Flávio irrita PL do Rio por agenda com família aliada de Paes enquanto direita aguarda definição sobre SenadoBrazil· 2026-07-14
Carlos Portinho minimized the internal conflict and praised Rogério Marinho's intelligence.
Coordenador da campanha de Flávio Bolsonaro, Rogério Marinho vira alvo de 'fogo amigo' no PL após viagem do senador aos EUABrazil· 2026-07-10
Carlos Portinho is seen as a favorite for the Senate seat according to campaign insiders.
Aliados aconselham Flávio a adiar escolha de candidato ao Senado no Rio após operações da PF impactarem a chapaBrazil· 2026-07-09Carlos Portinho is the leader of the Liberal Party's bench in the Senate who emphasized the importance of family unity during the campaign.
“Guerra fría” entre los Bolsonaro en plena campaña electoral en Brasil - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-07-04
Carlos Portinho emphasized the need for unity among the right to effectively challenge their political opponents.
Aliados veem vídeo de Michelle como exposição desnecessária de divergências com Flávio e temem prejuízo à campanhaBrazil· 2026-06-25
Carlos Portinho is the leader of the PL in the Senate and supports the candidacies of Carol De Toni and Carlos Bolsonaro.
Aliados dizem que Bolsonaro indicou Carol De Toni e Carlos Bolsonaro como candidatos ao Senado em SCBrazil· 2026-02-19
Carlos Portinho is a senator seeking Bolsonaro's endorsement for re-election.
Bolsonaro sinaliza apoio a deputado para o governo do Rio, mas vagas ao Senado pelo PL seguem indefinidas; entendaBrazil· 2026-02-19
Carlos Portinho praised Tereza Cristina as the 'great lady' of the House.
Senadores do PP desautorizam apoio do partido a Toffoli e afirmam que posicionamento não os representaBrazil· 2026-02-14
Senator Carlos Portinho, author of the SAF law, stated that the PL bench will work to overturn all of Lula's vetoes.
Veto de Lula ajuda SAFs e reabre disputa sobre tributação no futebolBrazil· 2026-02-02
Carlos Portinho is also authorized to visit Jair Bolsonaro.
Moraes autoriza visitas de Nikolas e outros parlamentares a Bolsonaro na PapudinhaBrazil· 2026-01-30
Carlos Portinho is a senator who expressed concern about the lack of opposition members present during the vote.
Senado aprova PL da Dosimetria, que reduz penas do 8 de Janeiro e beneficia Bolsonaro
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-18
Carlos Portinho expressed concerns about the lack of opposition presence during the voting.
CCJ do Senado aprova PL da Dosimetria que pode reduzir pena de BolsonaroLiechtenstein· 2025-12-17
Carlos Portinho is a leader in the Senate who revealed that Gilmar Mendes contacted him regarding impeachment processes.
STF ainda busca consenso sobre limitar impeachment após Gilmar defender decisão e negar pedido da AGUBrazil· 2025-12-05
Carlos Portinho is a leader in the Senate who revealed that Gilmar Mendes consulted him before limiting impeachment processes.
STF ainda busca consenso sobre limitar impeachment após Gilmar defender decisão e negar pedido da AGUBrazil· 2025-12-05Carlos Portinho is the leader of the PL in the Senate discussing the potential amnesty for Jair Bolsonaro.
Após derrubar vetos de Lula, Congresso prepara novas derrotas ao governo na área indigenista e de segurançaBrazil· 2025-11-29
Carlos Portinho is the leader of the PL in the Senate discussing the potential amnesty for Jair Bolsonaro.
Após derrubar vetos de Lula, Congresso prepara novas derrotas ao governo na área indigenista e de segurançaBrazil· 2025-11-29Carlos Portinho is the leader of PL in the Senate.
CPI do Crime Organizado ouve chefe da PF e promotor que investiga PCC enquanto governo e oposição disputam PL antifacçãoBrazil· 2025-11-11
Carlos Portinho was convinced to withdraw a highlight regarding the taxation of liberal professionals.
Sem sobressaltos e com foco nas bets, Senado aprova isenção do IR em clima de calmaria nos bastidoresBrazil· 2025-11-05
The project is authored by Senator Carlos Portinho, leader of the party of former President Jair Bolsonaro in the Senate.
Câmara aprova projeto que tira da meta fiscal e do limite de gastos R$ 5 bi por ano com DefesaBrazil· 2025-11-04
Carlos Portinho is a senator who authored a PEC proposing the allocation of 2% of GDP to the Ministry of Defense.
Exército mira defesa antiaérea, mas admite não dispor de verbaBrazil· 2025-10-26
Carlos Portinho is the leader of the PL in the Senate and speaks against the government's fiscal policies.
Centrão tenta ampliar desgaste de Lula às vésperas de 2026, mas esbarra em temas popularesBrazil· 2025-10-26
Carlos Portinho is the leader of the PL and has proposed a highlight that could affect the government's proposal.
Líder do governo no Senado diz achar que Lula tem convicção formada sobre escolha de Messias ao STFLiechtenstein· 2025-10-21
Carlos Portinho emphasized the importance of dialogue between governments.
Veja como cada partido da direita se posiciona para 2026 após novo revés imposto pela conversa entre Lula e TrumpBrazil· 2025-10-07
Carlos Portinho emphasized the importance of dialogue between governments.
Veja como cada partido da direita se posiciona para 2026 após novo revés imposto pela conversa entre Lula e TrumpBrazil· 2025-10-07Carlos Portinho is a senator who has been critical of Governor Cláudio Castro's management.
‘Não podemos ter rabo preso no Senado, e Cláudio Castro tem’, diz Carlos Portinho, líder do PL na CasaBrazil· 2025-10-04