Rubens Beyrodt Paiva

Rubens Beyrodt Paiva was a Brazilian civil engineer and politician, serving as a federal deputy. He is notably remembered for his tragic fate during Brazil's military dictatorship, as he was tortured and murdered in 1971. His disappearance was emblematic of the political repression of the time, and he was only officially declared deceased 25 years later due to the relentless efforts of his wife, Eunice Paiva, who fought for justice and recognition of his fate.