Marcelo Queiroz

Marcelo Queiroz is a 39-year-old lawyer and politician from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, currently serving as a Federal Deputy (Deputado Federal) in the Chamber of Deputies (Câmara dos Deputados).1 Here are some key points about his background and career:

Education and Expertise

Queiroz has a strong educational background, including:

• Law degree from PUC-Rio
• Master's in Economics from IBMEC-RJ
• Specializations in Tax Law (PUC-Rio) and Project Management (UFRJ)1

His areas of expertise include public management, tax law, animal welfare, agriculture, and environmental issues.1

Political Career

Queiroz's political journey includes:

• Elected as the youngest city councilor in Rio de Janeiro (2012-2016)
• Served as Secretary of Administration for Rio de Janeiro City Hall
• Elected as State Deputy for Rio de Janeiro
• Currently serving as Federal Deputy, elected with over 73,000 votes1

Notable Positions

Throughout his career, Queiroz has held several significant positions:

• Secretary of Environment for Rio de Janeiro City Hall
• President of the National Association of Municipal Environmental Agencies (ANAMMA-Brasil)
• Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Supply for the State of Rio de Janeiro1

Achievements

One of his notable accomplishments was creating RJPET, the first public policy for animals in Rio de Janeiro State, which became the world's largest free spaying and neutering program, benefiting over 375,000 cats and dogs.1

Current Role

As a Federal Deputy, Queiroz has:

• Served as President of the Culture Committee
• Been a full member of the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee
• Acted as an alternate member of the Finance and Taxation Committee
• Presided over the Mixed Parliamentary Front for Organ and Tissue Donation1

Marcelo Queiroz is currently running for mayor of Rio de Janeiro in the 2024 municipal elections, representing the Progressistas (PP) party with the ballot number 11.2