
Gilberto Palmares
Gilberto Palmares is a Brazilian politician and member of the Workers Party, who served in Rio de Janeiro's state assembly starting in 2003. Known for his cordial interactions with far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro during their early political careers, Palmares has been an outspoken critic of police corruption and the rise of criminal militias in Rio. He notably led a commission investigating these issues, highlighting the complexities of Rio's political landscape and the intertwining of crime and politics.
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Gilberto Palmares was elected for the Workers Party and had cordial relations with Flávio Bolsonaro.
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