Daniel Silveira facts for kids

Daniel Lucio da Silveira (born 25 November 1982) is a former police officer and politician from Brazil. He served as a federal deputy, representing the state of Rio de Janeiro, from 2019 to 2023. During his political career, he was part of several parties, including the Social Liberal Party (PSL), Brazil Union (UNIÃO), and the Brazilian Labour Party (PTB).

Quick facts for kids Daniel Silveira
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office 1 February 2019 – 1 February 2023
Constituency	Rio de Janeiro
Personal details
Born	Daniel Lucio da Silveira (1982-11-25) 25 November 1982 (age 42) Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Political party	No party (2023–present)
Other political affiliations	PSL (2018–2022) UNIÃO (2022) PTB (2022–2023)
Occupation	Military police officer, politician, and lawyer
Military service
Allegiance	Brazil
Branch/service	Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State
Years of service	2012–2018
Rank	Corporal

Early Life and Police Career

Daniel Silveira was born in Petrópolis, Brazil, on November 25, 1982. He joined the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State in 2012. He served as a police officer until 2018. During his time in the police force, he also studied law at Estácio de Sá University, completing his degree in 2019. Besides his police work, he is also a teacher of muay thai and self-defense.

Political Journey

Becoming a Federal Deputy

In 2018, Daniel Silveira was elected as a federal deputy for Rio de Janeiro. He ran with the Social Liberal Party (PSL) and received 31,789 votes. This election made him a representative in the Chamber of Deputies, where he served from 2019 to 2023.

Before the 2018 elections, Silveira gained attention because of a video shared online. The video showed him and another candidate, Rodrigo Amorim, removing a plaque that honored Marielle Franco. Marielle Franco was a councilwoman who passed away in Rio de Janeiro in 2018. Silveira explained that he helped remove the plaque because it was covering signs for Praça Floriano Peixoto square. He also wanted to send a message that public spaces should not be taken over by vandalism.

Key Votes in Congress

During his time in Congress, Daniel Silveira voted on several important laws and proposals.

Bills He Supported

He voted in favor of:

• MP 867, which was about the Forest Code.
• MP 910, also known as MP da Grilagem.
• PL 3723, a bill that regulates hunting.
• The New Sanitation Legal Framework, which deals with water and waste services.
• Amnesty for church debts.
• Sergio Moro's "Anti-Crime Package," a set of laws aimed at fighting crime.
• The Social Security Reform PEC, which changed rules for pensions.
• Freezing the salaries of public servants.
• Calling for an Inter-American Convention Against Racism.

Bills He Opposed

He voted against:

• Making the destruction of dams a more serious crime.
• Exempting teachers from new pension reforms.
• Increases in the Party Fund, which provides money for political parties.
• Changes or decreases in the Electoral Fund, which funds election campaigns.

Votes on Education Funding

Regarding the FUNDEB funds, which support basic education, Silveira was not present for the first vote. In the second vote, he voted against the fund going only to public education.

Party Affiliations

In February 2021, Daniel Silveira left the PSL party. He then joined the Brazilian Labor Party (PTB). He officially signed his membership card for the PTB while he was in prison.

Electoral History

Images for kids

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  Symbol of the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State

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  Corporal rank insignia