Marcos Henrique Matos de Aquino

Marcos Henrique Matos de Aquino is a Brazilian politician and member of the Republican Party, serving as a councilman in São João de Meriti. He gained prominence after being elected as the most voted councilman in the 2024 municipal elections. Aquino, who has a background in the military, has been active in local governance, advocating for community issues such as healthcare and education. Recently, he was arrested during an operation against drug trafficking and organized crime, facing charges related to illegal possession of a firearm, although he contends that the circumstances surrounding his arrest are politically motivated.