List of Famous people born in Acre, Brazil
Enéas Carneiro
Enéas Ferreira Carneiro was a Brazilian cardiologist, physicist, mathematician, professor, writer, military and politician. He represented the state of São Paulo in the National Chamber of Deputies and ran for presidency three times. He was founder and leader of the nationalist and conservative Party of the Reconstruction of the National Order (PRONA), which was usually seen as being far-right.
Wéverton Pereira da Silva
Weverton Pereira da Silva, simply known as Weverton, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Palmeiras and the Brazil national team.
Marina Silva
Maria Osmarina da Silva Vaz de Lima is a Brazilian politician and environmentalist. She is currently the spokeswoman for the Sustainability Party (REDE). During her political career, Silva served as a Senator of the state of Acre between 1995 and 2011 and Minister of the Environment from 2003 to 2008. She ran for president in 2010, 2014 and 2018.
Chico Mendes
Francisco Alves Mendes Filho, better known as Chico Mendes December 15, 1944 – December 22, 1988), was a Brazilian rubber tapper, trade union leader and environmentalist. He fought to preserve the Amazon rainforest, and advocated for the human rights of Brazilian peasants and indigenous peoples. He was assassinated by a rancher on December 22, 1988. The Chico Mendes Institute for Conservation of Biodiversity, a body under the jurisdiction of the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, is named in his honor.
Glória Perez
Glória Maria Rebelo Ferrante is a Brazilian Emmy-winning screenwriter.
Jarbas Passarinho
Jarbas Gonçalves Passarinho was a Brazilian military officer and politician. Passarinho began his political career when he was appointed Governor of Pará. He served as head of several government ministries during both the Brazilian military government (1964–1985) and the transition to democracy. His government portfolio's included Minister of Labor (1967–1969), Minister of Education (1969–1974), Minister of Social Security (1983–1985), and Minister of Justice (1990–1992). Passarinho was also a member of the Federal Senate, representing Pará for two tenures during military rule and the return to democracy, including a period as President of the Federal Senate from 1981 to 1983.
Francimar Barroso
Francimar Barroso is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League. A professional competitor since 2004, he has also competed for the UFC and Shooto.
Adib Jatene
Adib Domingos Jatene was a noted Brazilian physician of Lebanese background, university professor, scientist and thoracic surgeon. He is remembered as the inventor of the arterial switch operation, a surgical technique to correct transposition of the great vessels in the newborn.
Jorge Viana
Jorge Viana is a Brazilian engineer and politician. He has represented Acre in the Federal Senate since 2011. Previously, he was Governor of Acre from 1999 to 2007. He is a member of the Workers' Party. After Renan Calheiros lost the presidency of the Senate, Viana is now the president of the Brazilian Senate.
Hildebrando Pascoal
Hildebrando Pascoal Nogueira Neto, popularly known as the Deputado Motosserra (chainsaw representative), is a Brazilian politician and former colonel of Acre State's Military Police. He was elected as a federal representative of the PFL, but was expelled by his party after his criminal activity came to light.