Hélio Lopes

Hélio Fernando Barbosa Lopes is a Brazilian politician and former military officer currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies. First elected in 2018 with the support of former President Jair Bolsonaro, he is known for his close political alliance with the former president and his conservative stance on social issues. Lopes has been a vocal critic of affirmative action and the black movement in Brazil, arguing for social rather than racial criteria in public policy. Throughout his tenure, he has been a prominent figure in the Liberal Party, often participating in high-profile political protests and legislative activities.