Leila Barros
Leila Barros is a Brazilian politician and senator representing the state of Distrito Federal. A member of the Democratic Labor Party (PDT), she has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and gender equality in Brazil. Barros has a background in sports, having been a national volleyball player before transitioning into politics. She has focused on issues concerning women's safety and empowerment, and she has been critical of budget cuts that affect resources allocated for combating violence against women, emphasizing the need for adequate funding in this crucial area.
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Senator Leila Barros stated that the information brought by the interim president of CVM shows that there was an 'omission' in the process.
Comunicações da CVM sobre indícios de irregularidades do Master começaram em 2017, diz presidente interino
Brazil· 2026-02-24
Leila Barros is a senator who was involved in the inquiry regarding the Banco Master transaction.
Como Vorcaro, do Banco Master, criou conexões que vão de ministros de Lula a aliados de Bolsonaro
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-18
Leila Barros is a senator who had a confrontation with a fellow parliamentarian during a session.
CPI do INSS tem briga entre senadora e deputada; veja vídeoLiechtenstein· 2025-09-02
Leila Barros is a senator who confronted Deputy Fernanda during a session of the CPMI do INSS.
Deputada bolsonarista bate boca com senadora da base de Lula na CPMI do INSS; veja vídeoBrazil· 2025-09-02
Leila Barros also contested the environmental licensing text, expressing concern over potential retrogressions.
Senado aprova proposta que flexibiliza as regras para licenciamento ambientalBrazil· 2025-05-22
Leila Barros is a senator from the Federal District attending the funeral with Lula.
saiba quem está indo com Lula para o funeral do Papa FranciscoBrazil· 2025-04-25
Leila Barros is a senator from the Federal District and will join Lula's delegation.
Comitiva de Lula para funeral do Papa Francisco terá 12 parlamentares e 4 ministros; veja a listaBrazil· 2025-04-24Leila Barros, a senator from PDT, was present at the dinner with Lula.
Lula ganha porta-voz em MG para fazer evento com evangélicos e adota critério de ‘não vaia’; entendaLiechtenstein· 2025-04-23
Leila Barros is a senator who has avoided placing the CBF in the Senate agenda amid controversies.
Presidente da CBF é blindado por ‘bancada da bola’ e amplia poder com casa de lobby em BrasíliaLiechtenstein· 2025-04-13
Leila Barros is a senator from the DF who participated in the inquiry regarding the BRB's acquisition.
Como Vorcaro, do Banco Master, criou conexões que vão de ministros de Lula a aliados de BolsonaroLiechtenstein· 2025-04-07
Leila Barros was among the senators who condemned the senator's comments.
Janja e Gleisi saem em defesa de Marina Silva após senador dizer ter tido vontade de ‘enforcá-la’Liechtenstein· 2025-03-21
Senator Leila Barros criticized the budget cuts, emphasizing the importance of funding for actions against violence towards women.
Relator corta 68% de recursos do orçamento destinados ao combate à violência contra a mulherBrazil· 2025-03-20