Wilson Witzel

Wilson Witzel

politician Brazil

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
385,521
Power
2,747$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Brazil 2 5.00 0.18% +0% 211,049,527 385,479 $1,500,000 2,740$
Liechtenstein 1 3.00 0.11% +0% 38,137 42 $6,900 8$
Totals 3 211,087,664 385,521 $1,506,900 2,748$
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Liechtenstein 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. 4

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): A depender de Cláudio Castro, os corpos enfileirados na Penha viram cartão postal do Rio