Sônia Guajajara
Sônia Guajajara | |
|---|---|
Guajajara in 2023 | |
| Minister of Indigenous Peoples | |
| Assumed office 1 January 2023 | |
| President | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sônia Bone de Souza Silva Santos 6 March 1974 Araribóia Indigenous Land, Maranhão, Brazil |
| Political party | PSOL (2011–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PT (2000–2011) |
| Alma mater | State University of Maranhão (BLitt, BSN) |
Sônia Bone de Souza Silva Santos (born 6 March 1974), usually known as Sônia Guajajara, is a Brazilian indigenous activist, environmentalist, and politician. A member of the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL), she was initially a candidate for President of Brazil in the 2018 Brazilian general election, before being chosen as the vice presidential running mate of nominee Guilherme Boulos. This made her the first indigenous person to run for a federal executive position in Brazil. In 2022, Guajajara was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time.