# Rodrigo Bacellar

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Brazilian politician (born 1980)

Rodrigo Bacellar Bacellar in 2022 President of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro In office 2 February 2023 – 24 March 2026 Suspended: 3 December 2025 – 24 March 2026 Preceded by André Ceciliano Succeeded by To be defined Secretary of Government of Rio de Janeiro In office 7 October 2022 – 2 February 2023 Governor Cláudio Castro Preceded by Rafael Thompson Succeeded by André Moura In office 28 May 2021 – 1 April 2022 Governor Cláudio Castro Preceded by André Lazaroni Succeeded by Rafael Thompson State Deputy of Rio de Janeiro In office 1 February 2023 – 24 March 2026 Suspended: 3 December 2025 – 24 March 2026 Constituency At-large In office 1 April 2022 – 7 October 2022 Constituency At-large In office 1 February 2019 – 28 May 2021 Constituency At-large Personal details Born (1980-04-05) 5 April 1980 (age 46) Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Party UNIÃO (since 2024) Other political affiliations PT (2001–2005) PTB (2005–2009) PTdoB (2009–2011) PDT (2011–2013) Solidariedade (2013–2016) PMDB (2016–2018) Solidariedade (2018–2022) PL (2022–2024) Spouse Manoella Duarte Alma mater Estácio de Sá University

**Rodrigo da Silva Bacellar** (born 5 April 1980) is a Brazilian politician. He has been a former member of the [Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro](/source/Legislative_Assembly_of_Rio_de_Janeiro) from 2019 to 2026[1] When was the mandate of the state representative terminated by the Superior Electoral Court of Brazil and has served as president of the assembly from 2023 to 2025.[2] From 2021 to 2022, he served as secretary of government of Rio de Janeiro.[3]

On December 3, 2025, Rodrigo Bacellar was arrested by the Brazilian [Federal Police](/source/Federal_Police) during *Operation Unha e Carne*, suspected of leaking confidential information about another police operation that led to the arrest of then-state deputy [TH Joias](/source/TH_Joias), associated with the [Comando Vermelho](/source/Comando_Vermelho).[4]

The Federal Police indicated that Bacellar had instructed TH Joias to destroy evidence. Five days later, the ALERJ (State Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro) revoked his arrest by a vote of 42 to 21.[5]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Presidente da Alerj, Rodrigo Bacellar, recebe colar do Mérito Judiciário"](https://www.jornalhorah.com.br/presidente-da-alerj-rodrigo-bacellar-recebe-colar-do-merito-judiciario) (in Portuguese). [Hora H](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hora_H_(jornal)). 8 December 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Rodrigo Bacellar é reeleito por unanimidade"](https://acidadecostaverde.com.br/2025/02/rodrigo-bacellar-e-reeleito-por-unanimidade/). *A Cidade Costa Verde* (in Portuguese). 3 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Rodrigo Bacellar se despede da Secretaria de Governo e retorna à Alerj"](https://campos24horas.com.br/noticia/rodrigo-bacellar-se-despede-da-segov-e-retorna-a-alerj). *Campos 24Horas* (in Portuguese). 1 March 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [Rodrigo Bacellar, presidente da Alerj, é preso pela PF por suspeita de ter avisado a TH Joias sobre operação em setembro](https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2025/12/03/pf-deflagra-operacao-unha-e-carne-no-rj.ghtml)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** (pt] [Alerj decide revogar prisão de Rodrigo Bacellar](https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2025/12/08/alerj-decide-sobre-prisao-de-rodrigo-bacellar-como-votaram-deputados-e-partidos.ghtml)

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