Pastor Sargento Isidório

Manoel Isidório de Santana Júnior, widely known as Pastor Sargento Isidório, is a Brazilian politician, Evangelical pastor, and retired military police officer currently serving as a Member of the Chamber of Deputies representing the state of Bahia. A prominent figure in Bahian politics, he gained national attention for his leadership in the 2001 military police strike and his subsequent work with the Fundação Dr. Jesus, a social assistance organization for individuals struggling with substance abuse. Throughout his career, he has served as a state deputy and has been a frequent candidate for the mayoralty of Salvador and Candeias. Known for his distinctive, often controversial political style, he identifies as an 'ex-gay' and has been a vocal advocate for conservative social policies, frequently emphasizing his religious convictions in his legislative work.