Ibaneis Rocha

Ibaneis Rocha Barros Júnior (Brazilian Portuguese: [ibɐˈnejz ˈʁɔʃɐ ˈbaʁuz ˈʒuni.oʁ]; born 10 July 1971) is a Brazilian politician, lawyer and the current Governor of the Federal District. He defeated incumbent governor Rodrigo Rollemberg with 69% of the popular vote.^[1] A member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB), Rocha is the first Federal District native to serve as its governor.^[2]

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Rocha and the second or paternal family name is Barros. "Júnior" is a generational suffix used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.

Ibaneis Rocha
Rocha in 2023
Governor of the Federal District
Incumbent
Assumed office 1 January 2019 Suspended: 8 January 2023 – 15 March 2023
Vice Governor	Paco Britto Celina Leão[a]
Preceded by	Rodrigo Rollemberg
Personal details
Born	Ibaneis Rocha Barros Junior (1971-07-10) 10 July 1971 (age 54) Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
Political party	MDB (2017–present)
Alma mater	University Centre of Brasília (LL.B.) Mackenzie Presbyterian University
Occupation	Lawyer

Suspension of duties

On 8 January 2023, Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes temporarily suspended Ibaneis for a period of 90 days from the position of governor after the 2023 invasion of the Brazilian Congress^[3][4] in the federal capital of Brazil for allegations of security flaws.^[5][6] The protests were led by a combination of individuals who support former president Jair Bolsonaro and oppose current president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.^[7][8] Vice-Governor Celina Leão temporarily took office^[9][10] until 15 March 2023, when Rocha's suspension was revoked by Moraes.^[11]

Notes

1. Leão served as governor from 8 January 2023 to 15 March 2023 after Rocha was suspended by Alexandre de Moraes for inaction during the 2023 Praça dos Três Poderes attack.