Ibaneis Rocha Explained

Office:Governor of the Federal District
Term Start:1 January 2019
Vicegovernor:Paco Britto
Celina Leão
Preceded:Rodrigo Rollemberg
Birth Name:Ibaneis Rocha Barros Junior
Birth Date:10 July 1971
Birth Place:Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
Party:MDB (2017–present)
Alma Mater:University Centre of Brasília (LL.B.)
Mackenzie Presbyterian University
Occupation:Lawyer

Ibaneis Rocha Barros Junior (pronounced as /pt-BR/; born 10 July 1971) is a Brazilian politician, lawyer and the current Governor of the Federal District. He defeated incumbent governor Rodrigo Rollemberg with 69% of the popular vote.[1] A member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB), Rocha is the first Federal District native to serve as its governor.[2]

Suspension of duties

On 8 January 2023, Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes temporarily suspended Ibaneis for a period of 90 days from the position of governor after the 2023 invasion of the Brazilian Congress[3] [4] in the federal capital of Brazil for allegations of security flaws.[5] [6] The protests were led by a combination of individuals who support former president Jair Bolsonaro and oppose current president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.[7] [8] Vice-Governor Celina Leão temporarily took office[9] [10] until 15 March 2023, when Rocha's suspension was revoked by Moraes.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ibaneis Rocha é o novo governador do DF - ISTOÉ Independente. istoe.com.br. 28 October 2018 . 9 November 2018.
  2. Web site: DF elege primeiro governador nascido em Brasília em sua história - A Protagonista. gazetadopovo.com.br. 9 November 2018.
  3. News: Tentative d'insurrection au Brésil: Biden juge scandaleuses les violences des bolsonaristes, Macron assure Lula du soutien indéfectible de la France. fr. Le Monde. 9 January 2023. Le Monde. 9 January 2023.
  4. News: Bolsonaro backers ransack Brazil presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court. Reuters. 9 January 2023. Adriano. Machado. 9 January 2023.
  5. News: Brazil probes anti-democratic riots as world leaders condemn attacks. Universo Online. 9 January 2023. Reuters. Agency. 9 January 2023.
  6. News: Supreme Court Justice Moraes rules Brasília governor to be removed for 90 days. The Guardian. 9 January 2023. Allan. Glenn. 9 January 2023.
  7. News: Brazil protests: Lula vows to punish 'neo-fascists' after Bolsonaro supporters storm congress. The Guardian. 9 January 2023. Tom. Phillips. Andrew. Downie. 9 January 2023.
  8. News: Bolsonaro Supporters Lay Siege to Brazil's Capital. The New York Times. 9 January 2023. Jack. Nicas. André. Spigariol. 9 January 2023.
  9. News: Com afastamento de Ibaneis, vice Celina Leão assumirá o governo do DF. Portuguese. Correio Braziliense. 9 January 2023. Pablo. Giovanni. 9 January 2023. With removal of Ibaneis, vice Celina Leão will take over the government of the DF.
  10. News: Moraes afasta Ibaneis Rocha, governador do DF, do cargo por 90 dias. Portuguese. Universo Online. 9 January 2023. Paulo Roberto. Netto. 9 January 2023. Moraes removes Ibaneis Rocha, governor of the DF, from office for 90 days.
  11. Web site: Alexandre de Moraes revoga o afastamento do governador Ibaneis Rocha, do DF . 2023-03-15 . G1 . 15 March 2023 . pt-br.

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