Jair Bolsonaro’s ex-wife Rogéria Bolsonaro Biography: Age, Children, Husband, Height, Net Worth

Rogéria Nantes Nunes Braga, famously known as Rogéria Bolsonaro, is a Brazilian former politician who served as a city councilor in Rio de Janeiro from 1993 to 2001.

She gained public recognition as the first wife of Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s 38th president, and as the mother of their three sons.

Her brief but notable political career and her association with the Bolsonaro family have kept her in the public eye, particularly during her ex-husband’s rise to national prominence.

Profile

• Full Name: Rogéria Nantes Nunes Braga
• Stage Name: Rogéria Bolsonaro
• Born: May 3, May 1960
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: Resende, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Occupation: Former Politician
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Braga, Mrs. Braga
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Jair Bolsonaro (m. 1978–1997)
• Girlfriends: None
• Children: Flávio Bolsonaro, Carlos Bolsonaro, Eduardo Bolsonaro
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Rogéria Bolsonaro was born on May 3, 1960, in Resende, Rio de Janeiro, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Braga, with no public record of their full names.

Information about her siblings is not publicly available. Her educational background is also limited in public sources, with no specific details about schools attended or degrees earned.

Her ethnicity is Brazilian, with no specific ancestral details disclosed, and her religious beliefs are not publicly documented.

Career

Rogéria Bolsonaro began her political career in the early 1990s, following in the footsteps of her then-husband, Jair Bolsonaro, who was a federal deputy. With his support, she was elected as a city councilor for Rio de Janeiro in 1992, representing the Christian Democratic Party, and was re-elected in 1996.

During her tenure from 1993 to 2001, she focused on local governance issues, though specific legislative achievements are not widely documented. Her entry into politics marked the beginning of the Bolsonaro family’s growing influence in Brazilian political circles.

Her time as a councilor ended in 2000 when she lost her re-election bid, notably competing against her son Carlos Bolsonaro, who was 17 and supported by Jair Bolsonaro. This election highlighted family tensions, as Jair allegedly orchestrated Carlos’s candidacy to challenge Rogéria, a move she publicly criticized as evidence of his “mental and psychological imbalance.”

During her tenure, she employed 66 staff members, some of whom were relatives, a practice later scrutinized in connection with the Bolsonaro family’s alleged “rachadinha” schemes, though Rogéria herself has not been directly implicated.

After nearly two decades away from politics, Rogéria attempted a comeback in 2020, running again for a Rio de Janeiro city council seat with the Republicanos party. Her campaign, which included a coordinator linked to her son Flávio’s alleged financial misconduct, garnered only 2,033 votes, placing her 229th and failing to secure a seat.

She joined the Liberal Party (PL) in 2022, signaling potential plans to run again, though no specific candidacy has been confirmed as of 2025. Her political legacy remains tied to her early contributions and her role as the mother of three influential politicians.

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: Rogéria Bolsonaro

Personal Life

Rogéria Bolsonaro married Jair Bolsonaro in 1978, and they had three sons: Flávio, Carlos and Eduardo Bolsonaro. All three followed their parents into politics, serving as a senator, city councilor, and federal deputy, respectively.

The couple’s marriage ended in divorce between 1997 and 1998, amid public disputes, including Rogéria’s claim that Jair tried to undermine her 2000 re-election campaign.

She accused him of tarnishing her reputation and orchestrating an assault on one of her campaign staff, allegations that highlighted their contentious separation.

Since her divorce, Rogéria has maintained a low personal profile, focusing on her family and political aspirations, with no public record of subsequent romantic relationships.

Net Worth

Rogéria Bolsonaro has an estimated net worth of $500,000, primarily accumulated during her time as a city councilor and through investments.

Her income from her political career and any subsequent private ventures contribute to her modest financial standing, distinct from the reported $5 million net worth of her ex-husband, Jair Bolsonaro.