Hélio Fernando Barbosa Lopes
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BornMarch 28, 1969
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
PartyPRP (2004–2014)
PTN (2014–2016)
PSC (2016–2018)
PSL (2018–2022)
Brazil Union (2022)
Liberal Party (2022-present)
PTN (2014–2016)
PSC (2016–2018)
PSL (2018–2022)
Brazil Union (2022)
Liberal Party (2022-present)
Alma materUniversity of Southern Santa Catarina
Brazilian Army Specialized Instruction School
Brazilian Army Specialized Instruction School
Occupation
- Military and Politician
Hélio Fernando Barbosa Lopes | |
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies for Rio de Janeiro | |
| Assumed office February 1, 2019 | |
| Member of the Municipal Chamber of Nova Iguaçu | |
| In office January 1, 2017 – February 1, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1969 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Party | PRP (2004–2014) PTN (2014–2016) PSC (2016–2018) PSL (2018–2022) Brazil Union (2022) Liberal Party (2022-present) |
| Alma mater | University of Southern Santa Catarina Brazilian Army Specialized Instruction School |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Brazil |
| Branch/service |  Brazilian Army |
| Years of service | 1992–2019 |
| Rank |  Sub-lieutenant |
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Hélio Fernando Barbosa Lopes (Rio de Janeiro, March 28, 1969),[1] also known as Hélio Negão (literally: big black Hélio) and Hélio Bolsonaro, is a Brazilian politician and former military officer.
A member of PSL (Social Liberal Party), he ran in the 2018 election and was elected Federal Deputy. He received the most votes in the state of Rio de Janeiro,[2] and is the most-voted Afro-Brazilian in Rio de Janeiro and Brazilian history. Lopes is known for being a close friend of Jair Bolsonaro.[3]