Rogéria Nantes Braga Bolsonaro (born 3 May 1960) is a Brazilian politician who served as a city councillor in Rio de Janeiro for two terms. She is also known as the first wife of former president Jair Bolsonaro, with whom she had three sons: Flávio, Carlos and Eduardo.
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Early life and education
Rogéria Nantes Braga was born on 3 May 1960 in Brazil.
She holds a degree in Advertising and Marketing from Universidade Veiga de Almeida (2003) and a postgraduate degree in communication, Marketing and Business Administration.
She was married to Jair Bolsonaro until the late 1990s. The couple separated in 1997, with the divorce formalized in 1999.
In 2018, during the presidential campaign, she publicly defended her former husband following media reports about his personal life.
Political career
Bolsonaro was elected as a city councillor in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 for the Democratic Social Party (PDS), receiving 7,924 votes.
She was re-elected in 1996 for Progressistas, with 24,891 votes.
In 2000, already affiliated with the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB), she ran for re-election and received 5,109 votes, failing to be elected.
Throughout her career, she also held positions in state and municipal public bodies, including roles in the vice-governor's office of the state of Rio de Janeiro and in parliamentary offices.
Eighteen years later, in 2018, she joined the PSL.
In 2020, as a member of Republicans, she ran again for city councillor in Rio de Janeiro, receiving around 2,000 votes and was not elected.
In 2022, she joined the Liberal Party (PL).
In 2026, she was announced as a pre-candidate for the Federal Senate representing the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Personal life
Rogéria Bolsonaro had three sons with Jair Bolsonaro: Flávio Bolsonaro, Carlos Bolsonaro and Eduardo Bolsonaro.
2025 robbery
In August 2025, Rogéria Bolsonaro and her parents were held hostage during a robbery at her residence in Resende, in Rio de Janeiro state. According to reports, criminals invaded the property and held the victims under threat while demanding money.The victims were not seriously injured, and the suspects took personal belongings and a vehicle that was later recovered.
CPF suspension
In 2025, Rogéria Bolsonaro stated that her taxpayer registry number (CPF) had been wrongly suspended, according to statements to the press.
Controversies
Between 2020 and 2022, media reports indicated that Rogéria Bolsonaro was among members of the Bolsonaro family who purchased real estate using cash payments.
According to a survey published by Época magazine and reported by other outlets, she allegedly acquired 14 properties by 2008, five of which were paid in cash.