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Manuela d'Ávila
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Manuela d'Ávila in 2022
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio Grande do Sul | |
| In office 1 February 2015 – 1 February 2019 |
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies for Rio Grande do Sul |
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| In office 1 February 2007 – 1 February 2015 |
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| City Councillor of Porto Alegre | |
| In office 1 January 2005 – 1 February 2007 |
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Manuela Pinto Vieira d'Ávila
18 August 1981 Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Political party | PCdoB (2001–present) |
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Duca Leindecker
(m. 2012) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul |
| Profession | Journalist, writer and politician |
Manuela Pinto Vieira d'Ávila (born August 18, 1981) is a Brazilian journalist, writer, and politician. She has been a member of the Communist Party of Brazil since 2001. Manuela has held important political roles, serving as a federal deputy, a state deputy, and a city councilor. She is known for her work in politics and for writing books about topics like motherhood and feminism.
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Manuela d'Ávila's Political Journey
Manuela d'Ávila was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil. She started her political journey in student groups. Later, she joined the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB).
Early Political Roles
In 2004, when she was only 23, Manuela became the youngest city councilor in the history of Porto Alegre. A city councilor helps make decisions for their city.
She was then elected as a federal deputy in 2006 and again in 2010. A federal deputy works in the country's main parliament, helping to create national laws. In both elections, she received the most votes of any candidate in her state.
Running for Mayor and State Deputy
Manuela ran for mayor of Porto Alegre three times. In 2008, she finished third. In 2012, she came in second place. In 2020, she ran again but lost in the second round.
In 2014, she was elected as a state deputy. A state deputy works in the parliament of their state, making laws for that state. She received the highest number of votes for that position in her state that year.
National Elections
In 2017, Manuela was considered a possible candidate for President of Brazil in the 2018 election. However, she later decided to support Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
When Lula could not run, Manuela became the running mate for Fernando Haddad. This meant she would be the vice president if Haddad won. They came in second place in the first round of voting. But in the final round, they lost to Jair Bolsonaro.
Manuela's Books
In 2019, Manuela published her first book, Revolução Laura. This book shares her personal experiences as a mother after her daughter, Laura, was born. It talks about topics like feminism and being a political activist while raising a child.
She published her second book, Por que lutamos?, in the same year. Her third book, E se fosse você, came out in 2020.
Manuela's Personal Life
Manuela d'Ávila is married to the musician Duca Leindecker. Their daughter, Laura, was born on August 27, 2015.
Public Image
Sometimes, in the media, Manuela was called the "muse of Congress." This was because of how she looked. However, she found this term offensive. In 2014, she said that she wanted to be judged by her work, not just her appearance. She felt that men are not usually judged only by their looks, but women often are. She believes women should be respected for their contributions.
Manuela has also been accused by some opponents of being an atheist. However, she states that she is a Christian.
See also
In Spanish: Manuela d'Ávila para niños
- History of the socialist movement in Brazil
- 2018 Brazilian general election
