Wilson Witzel
Wilson Witzel is a Brazilian politician and lawyer who served as the Governor of Rio de Janeiro from 2019 until his impeachment in 2021. A member of the Social Liberal Party (PSL) when he was elected, Witzel previously gained prominence as a federal judge and later as a political figure advocating for tough measures against crime. His tenure as governor was marked by controversy, including questions about his handling of public security and his administration's financial practices. Witzel's political journey has been tumultuous, reflecting the broader challenges and dynamics of Brazilian politics.
Born on May 21, 1968 (57 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 378,564 | $1,500,000 | 2,691$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 3.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 38,137 | 41 | $6,900 | 7$ |
| Totals | 3 | 211,087,664 | 378,605 | $1,506,900 | 2,698$ |
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Recent Mentions
Liechtenstein:
Wilson Witzel was removed and impeached due to corruption suspicions during the pandemic.
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Brazil:
Wilson Witzel, a former governor, is seeking to re-enter the political scene after his impeachment.
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Brazil:
Wilson Witzel was involved in the impeachment process that Bacellar worked on during his first term.
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Liechtenstein:
Wilson Witzel is a former governor of Rio de Janeiro who was elected quickly and is one of the six governors who have been impeached or imprisoned.
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Brazil:
Wilson Witzel is mentioned as part of the political leadership linked to the ongoing issues in Rio.
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Brazil:
Wilson Witzel is the former governor of Rio who faced impeachment led by Rodrigo Bacellar.
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Brazil:
Wilson Witzel is a former governor of Rio who is expected to join the PSDB despite his controversial past.
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Liechtenstein:
Wilson Witzel is a governor who was targeted by the Abin parallel scheme.
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Brazil:
Wilson Witzel is the former governor of Rio de Janeiro who was targeted by the illegal espionage activities.
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Brazil:
Witzel was removed from office during the investigation that also targeted Pastor Everaldo.
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