Davi Alcolumbre

Davi Alcolumbre is a Brazilian politician who has spent nearly three decades in public service. Born in Macapá, he represents the state of Amapá in the Federal Senate, where he has served since 2015. He is best known for twice presiding over the Senate, first from 2019 to 2021 and again starting in 2025, making him one of the most influential legislative figures in the country.

As of 2026, Alcolumbre remains an active senator and a central figure in Brazil's center-right political landscape. His rise to the Senate presidency in 2019 was historic: he became the first Jewish person to hold that office in Brazil. He also served as President of the National Congress during his first tenure, overseeing joint sessions of both chambers.

Fans of Brazilian politics recognize Alcolumbre as a skilled negotiator and a steady hand during turbulent times, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when he helped secure emergency aid for vulnerable populations. His Moroccan Jewish heritage and his advocacy for Holocaust remembrance have also made him a notable figure in international Jewish and Moroccan media. [edit]

Davi Alcolumbre was born on June 19, 1977, in Macapá, the capital of Brazil's northernmost state, Amapá. His family, of Sephardic Jewish origin, had emigrated from Morocco to Brazil more than a century before his birth, initially settling in the state of Pará. His paternal grandparents, José Tobelem and Maey Alcolumbre Tobelem, were both born in Morocco, and his maternal grandfather, Isaac Alcolumbre, was born in Belém to Moroccan immigrants from Tangier. Alcolumbre has often spoken of his Moroccan roots, noting that his grandparents came from Tangier.

Before entering politics, Alcolumbre worked as a merchant, a profession that gave him a grounding in business and community life. His political career began in 1999 when he joined the Democratic Labor Party (PDT). Two years later, at age 24, he won his first elected office, becoming a City Councillor of Macapá. He served in that at-large role from January 1, 2001, to February 1, 2003, gaining early experience in local governance that would shape his later career. [edit]

Alcolumbre's rise through Brazil's legislative ranks was steady and deliberate. In 2003, he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies, Brazil's lower house, representing Amapá. He would serve there for twelve years, until February 1, 2015. During his time in the Chamber, he switched parties in 2006, moving from PDT to the Democrats (DEM).

In 2015, he was elected to the Federal Senate, again representing Amapá. His biggest moment came on February 2, 2019, when he was elected President of the Federal Senate, succeeding Eunício Oliveira. At 41, he became the first Jewish person to preside over the Brazilian Senate, a historic first. His election was supported by Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of then-President Jair Bolsonaro, and he defeated Renan Calheiros, who was seeking his fifth Senate presidency.

As Senate President, Alcolumbre also served as President of the National Congress. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped secure emergency aid for vulnerable populations. He tested positive for the virus in March 2020. His first term ended on February 1, 2021, when Rodrigo Pacheco succeeded him. In 2022, he joined the Brazil Union (UNIÃO) party. On February 1, 2025, he returned to the Senate presidency, becoming the 66th and 68th President of the Federal Senate. In his victory speech, he emphasized the importance of an independent and sovereign Senate and warned against political extremism. [edit]

In Brazilian media, Alcolumbre is portrayed as a skilled legislative operator who rose methodically through municipal, federal deputy, and senate positions. He is associated with center-right politics, having moved from PDT to DEM and finally to UNIÃO. His Jewish identity and Moroccan ancestry are prominent aspects of his public persona, particularly noted in international Jewish and Moroccan media coverage. He has been described as an ally of Brazil's pro-Israel political movement. His leadership during the COVID-19 crisis, particularly securing emergency aid, has been highlighted as a positive aspect of his first Senate presidency. [edit]

Davi Alcolumbre’s public profile is defined almost entirely by his legislative career rather than by any organized fan following. As of August 2026, iFANN’s Global Fame Engine has evaluated him but he does not currently hold a placement in the published rankings, whether the Global Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list. This absence reflects a public presence centered on institutional roles and policy debates, not on the kind of mass cultural resonance that typically generates rankable fame.

There is no documented fandom name for Alcolumbre, and no evidence of fan campaigns, birthday billboards, or dedicated online communities. His social media following, roughly 112,000 likes on Facebook and an active Instagram account, functions as a standard channel for political communication rather than a fanbase. The closest thing to iconic moments in his public life are the legislative milestones he has presided over: the Senate’s 2026 rejection of a Supreme Court nominee, the first in 132 years, and the rapid approval of a bill restricting abortion access for minors. These events have generated significant media coverage and political controversy, but they have not spawned fan rituals or viral folklore.

In the absence of fandom, Alcolumbre’s fame rests on his institutional prominence as President of the Senate and his role in shaping Brazil’s legislative agenda. His Jewish identity and Moroccan ancestry have drawn attention in international media, but they have not translated into a recognizable fan culture. As iFANN’s evaluation stands, he remains an influential political figure whose renown is confined to the political sphere, with no measurable presence in global fame rankings.[edit]

Alcolumbre’s Jewish identity has been a defining part of his public life. In 2018, he led an initiative to project the words “Holocaust Never Again” in Portuguese on Brazil’s National Congress buildings to mark Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. He said at the time: “As a Jew, I try to express myself in a firm way because anti-Semitism lives within our society still today.” He met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in June 2019, and has publicly expressed admiration for Morocco, mentioning his heritage in a tweet during his first Senate presidency. His election was covered by Moroccan media, which highlighted his Moroccan-descended Jewish ancestry. Israeli Ambassador Yossi Shelley publicly congratulated him with Hebrew blessings on his election, and Israel's honorary consul in Rio, Osias Wurman, described him as “a traditional partner of Jewish-Zionist causes in the National Congress.”

One of the most significant events of his second tenure occurred on April 29, 2026, when the Senate, under his leadership, rejected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Jorge Messias, the first such rejection in 132 years, a historic political defeat for the government. This event triggered a period of fraught relations between Lula and Alcolumbre, later mediated by Supreme Court justices at a dinner in August 2026. Another notable moment came in June 2026, when the Senate approved a bill making legal abortion more difficult for girls under 14 in less than two minutes during a nearly empty remote session, overturning a 2024 resolution. These are documented political events, not fan folklore, but they are the stories most associated with his leadership.[edit]

Davi Alcolumbre is the son of Samuel José Tobelem and Julia Peres Alcolumbre, who were cousins. His family's roots are deeply tied to the Sephardic Jewish community that emigrated from Morocco to northern Brazil. He is married to Liana Andrade, who has been identified as his wife in official contexts. During his Senate presidency, the couple met with Janet Doman, Director of The Institutes, during a formal meeting at the Congresso Nacional. Public sources do not document whether Alcolumbre and Andrade have children. [edit]

Public information about Davi Alcolumbre's dating history before his marriage is not extensively documented. He is married to Liana Andrade, who has been publicly identified as his wife during his Senate presidency. The couple met with Janet Doman, Director of The Institutes, during a formal meeting at the Congresso Nacional. As of 2026, Alcolumbre is married to Liana Andrade. [edit]

iFANN’s editorial research currently estimates Davi Alcolumbre’s net worth at approximately $2 million. As a career politician, his primary income comes from his senatorial salary, which in Brazil is among the highest in the public sector. Before entering politics, he worked as a merchant, a profession that may have contributed to his personal finances. He has not been involved in major business ventures or endorsements, and his wealth is modest compared to many political figures. His financial situation reflects a lifetime of public service rather than private enterprise.[edit]