Wilson Witzel
Wilson José Witzel (born 19 February 1968) is a Brazilian politician and lawyer who was the 63rd Governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro. A member of the Social Christian Party, Witzel is a former federal judge and is an ex-marine. On 28 October 2018, he was elected Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro with a four-year term beginning in January 2019, replacing Luiz Fernando Pezão, until his impeachment in April 2021.
Wilson Witzel | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Rio de Janeiro | |
| In office 1 January 2019 – 30 April 2021 Suspended: 28 August 2020 – 30 April 2021 | |
| Vice Governor | Cláudio Castro |
| Preceded by | Francisco Dornelles (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Cláudio Castro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilson José Witzel 19 February 1968 Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Political party | PSC (2018–present) |
| Spouse |
Helena Alves Brandão
(m. 2004) |
| Alma mater | Fluminense Federal University (LL.B.) |
| Occupation | Politician, Lawyer, Professor of Economic Criminal Law |
| Known for | Former Federal Judge |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Brazil |
| Branch/service | Brazilian Navy |
| Rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
Witzel holds a master's in Civil Law, and has been a professor of Criminal Law for more than 20 years. As a federal judge, he served in different civil and criminal courts in Rio de Janeiro and in Vitória (Espírito Santo).
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