Fernando Gabeira
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Fernando Paulo Nagle Gabeira (feʁˈnɐ̃du ɡaˈbejɾɐ; born February 17, 1941 in Juiz de Fora
, Minas Gerais
) is a Brazil
ian politician
, author
and journalist
. He has been a federal deputy
for the State of Rio de Janeiro
since 1995.
Because of his role in the kidnapping of the ambassador Charles Burke Elbrick
, Gabeira cannot enter in United States
and its territories. Gabeira has asked for a visa revision three times, and was denied each time.
O que é isso, companheiro? (literally "What is this, comrade?"). Written in 1979, the book tells of the armed resistance to the military dictatorship in Brazil, and particularly describes the 1969 episode of the kidnapping
of the American ambassador Charles Burke Elbrick
, in which Gabeira took part as a member of MR8 a group trying install a socialist government. The book was made into a movie in 1997, titled Four Days in September
in English, the movie was nominated for many awards, including the Best Foreign Language Film
by the Academy Awards
.
In a May 2009 interview with Ragga
magazine, he said 'I was in error' in kidnapping the American ambassador in 1969 and that he would never participate in anti-American activity now.
Gabeira was also one of the founding members of the Green Party of Brazil
, but left the group in 2002 to join the Workers' Party. Recently he rejoined the Greens, due to his disappointment with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
's government, and also because of the way the Worker's Party was dealing with its remaining far-left members.
During his exile, in the 70s, Gabeira lived in many countries as Chile
, Sweden
and Italy
. In Stockholm
, the city that he spent most of his exile in, he studied Anthropology
- at University of Stockholm - and worked as a journalist as well as metro conductorhttps://segueuserfiles.middlebury.edu/.../Fernando%20Gabeira.doc.
Gabeira has repeatedly voiced his ideological support for the legalization of marijuana.
Fernando Gabeira ran for the mayoral office in Rio de Janeiro
, and was defeated by Eduardo Paes
in the run off round on October 26, 2008 (49,3% – 50,7%).
, during the military dictatorship, and returned to his country in 1979. Just after his return to Brazil, a photo of Gabeira wearing a very small knitted swimsuit on Ipanema
beach turned into a national scandal. Many years later, Gabeira revealed that his scandalous bathing suit was indeed the bottom part of one of Leda Nagle's bikinis.
, came from that union. The couple divorced in 1999. His daughter Maya has since become a top female big wave surfer
. She said the trauma of her parents' divorce drove her to leave home at age 15 to Australia on a student program and then move to Hawaii at age 17 in 2004 to surf Hawaii. She quickly emerged as the world's top female big-wave surfer, winning global championships surfing challenging spots like Mavericks, Waimea, Todos Santos, and South Africa's shark-infested Dungeons. She told Huck
magazine in 2007: “My dad and I are very similar. All the energy he’s put into improving the country I have as well – only I’ve been channelling it into my surfing.” She added: “My dad has a really strong character, is incredibly bright and I’ve learned a lot from him.”
Juiz de Fora
-Industry, Trade, and Culture:Juiz de Fora is the second most important industrial center in the state of Minas Gerais, despite being the fourth largest in terms of population. It was once the state's largest city, position which was held up until the beginning of the 20th century...
, Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais is one of the 26 states of Brazil, of which it is the second most populous, the third richest, and the fourth largest in area. Minas Gerais is the Brazilian state with the largest number of Presidents of Brazil, the current one, Dilma Rousseff, being one of them. The capital is the...
) is a Brazil
Brazil
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ian politician
Politician
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, author
Author
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and journalist
Journalist
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. He has been a federal deputy
Chamber of Deputies
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for the State of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
since 1995.
Because of his role in the kidnapping of the ambassador Charles Burke Elbrick
Charles Burke Elbrick
Charles Burke Elbrick, , was a United States diplomat and career foreign service officer. During his career, he served three ambassadorships in various parts of the world, in addition to many other minor postings.Elbrick was the son of Charles Elbrick and his Irish wife, Lillian Burke...
, Gabeira cannot enter in United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and its territories. Gabeira has asked for a visa revision three times, and was denied each time.
Biography
He is best known for his bookBook
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O que é isso, companheiro? (literally "What is this, comrade?"). Written in 1979, the book tells of the armed resistance to the military dictatorship in Brazil, and particularly describes the 1969 episode of the kidnapping
Kidnapping
In criminal law, kidnapping is the taking away or transportation of a person against that person's will, usually to hold the person in false imprisonment, a confinement without legal authority...
of the American ambassador Charles Burke Elbrick
Charles Burke Elbrick
Charles Burke Elbrick, , was a United States diplomat and career foreign service officer. During his career, he served three ambassadorships in various parts of the world, in addition to many other minor postings.Elbrick was the son of Charles Elbrick and his Irish wife, Lillian Burke...
, in which Gabeira took part as a member of MR8 a group trying install a socialist government. The book was made into a movie in 1997, titled Four Days in September
Four Days in September
Four Days in September is a 1997 Brazilian thriller film directed by Bruno Barreto and produced by his parents Lucy and Luiz Carlos Barreto. The film is based on the 1979 memoir "O Que É Isso Companheiro?" written by politician Fernando Gabeira...
in English, the movie was nominated for many awards, including the Best Foreign Language Film
Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
The Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film is one of the Academy Awards of Merit, popularly known as the Oscars, handed out annually by the U.S.-based Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences...
by the Academy Awards
Academy Awards
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.
In a May 2009 interview with Ragga
Ragga
-Origins:Ragga originated in Jamaica during the 1980s, at the same time that electronic dance music's popularity was increasing globally. One of the reasons for ragga's swift propagation is that it is generally easier and less expensive to produce than reggae performed on traditional musical...
magazine, he said 'I was in error' in kidnapping the American ambassador in 1969 and that he would never participate in anti-American activity now.
Gabeira was also one of the founding members of the Green Party of Brazil
Green Party (Brazil)
The Brazilian Green Party was constituted after the military dictatorship period and, like other Green Parties around the world, is committed to establishing a set of policies on ensuring social-democracy and sustainable development...
, but left the group in 2002 to join the Workers' Party. Recently he rejoined the Greens, due to his disappointment with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , known popularly as Lula, served as the 35th President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010.A founding member of the Workers' Party , he ran for President three times unsuccessfully, first in the 1989 election. Lula achieved victory in the 2002 election, and was inaugurated as...
's government, and also because of the way the Worker's Party was dealing with its remaining far-left members.
During his exile, in the 70s, Gabeira lived in many countries as Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
, Sweden
Sweden
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and Italy
Italy
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. In Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, the city that he spent most of his exile in, he studied Anthropology
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humanity. It has origins in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. The term "anthropology" is from the Greek anthrōpos , "man", understood to mean mankind or humanity, and -logia , "discourse" or "study", and was first used in 1501 by German...
- at University of Stockholm - and worked as a journalist as well as metro conductorhttps://segueuserfiles.middlebury.edu/.../Fernando%20Gabeira.doc.
Gabeira has repeatedly voiced his ideological support for the legalization of marijuana.
Fernando Gabeira ran for the mayoral office in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian municipal elections, 2008
The Brazilian municipal elections of 2008 will be held on October 5 and October 26. Over 130 million voters will choose mayors and city councillors for the 5,565 municipalities of Brazil....
, and was defeated by Eduardo Paes
Eduardo Paes
Eduardo da Costa Paes is a Brazilian politician who is currently the mayor of the city of Rio de Janeiro, having defeated Fernando Gabeira in the 2008 Elections.-References:...
in the run off round on October 26, 2008 (49,3% – 50,7%).
The knitted swimsuit affair
Gabeira is a cousin of Leda Nagle, a well-known Brazilian TV hostess. Gabeira lived many years exiled from BrazilBrazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, during the military dictatorship, and returned to his country in 1979. Just after his return to Brazil, a photo of Gabeira wearing a very small knitted swimsuit on Ipanema
Ipanema
For other uses, see Ipanema . For the British rock band, see Ipanema .Ipanema is a neighborhood located in the southern region of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between Leblon and Arpoador...
beach turned into a national scandal. Many years later, Gabeira revealed that his scandalous bathing suit was indeed the bottom part of one of Leda Nagle's bikinis.
Family
Gabeira was married to Brazilian fashion designer,Yame Reis. Two daughters, Tami and MayaMaya Gabeira
Maya Gabeira is a professional big wave surfer from Brazil.- Career highlights :In 2009, Gabeira won the ESPY award for Best Female Action Sports Athlete...
, came from that union. The couple divorced in 1999. His daughter Maya has since become a top female big wave surfer
Big Wave
The Big Wave album was recorded by female Japanese pop artist Watanabe Misato. It was released on July 21, 1993 by Sony Music Entertainment.- Track listing :#ブランニューヘブン#Overture（Instrumental）#ジャングル チャイルド#BIG WAVE やってきた#Nude#I WILL BE ALRIGHT#いつか きっと...
. She said the trauma of her parents' divorce drove her to leave home at age 15 to Australia on a student program and then move to Hawaii at age 17 in 2004 to surf Hawaii. She quickly emerged as the world's top female big-wave surfer, winning global championships surfing challenging spots like Mavericks, Waimea, Todos Santos, and South Africa's shark-infested Dungeons. She told Huck
Huck
Huck may refer to:*Huckleberry Finn , a character in four novels by Mark Twain*Huckleberry Hound, cartoon character created by animation studio Hanna-Barbera*Bentfield Hucks, an aviation pioneer*Huck Seed, a poker player...
magazine in 2007: “My dad and I are very similar. All the energy he’s put into improving the country I have as well – only I’ve been channelling it into my surfing.” She added: “My dad has a really strong character, is incredibly bright and I’ve learned a lot from him.”
External links
- Fernando Gabeira's official website (in Portuguese)
- Interview to journalist Sidney Rezende (in Portuguese)
- Interview with Ragga magazine, discussing how he's changed since the kidnapping, identifies daughter Tami. (in Portuguese)
- Maya Gabeira's interview with Huck magazine, discussing her father. (in English)
- Maya Gabeira emerges as women's surfing champion, from The Guardian discussing her family life (in English)
- Surf champ Maya Gabeira discusses for The Independent her upbringing with her father (in English)
- Interview with Maya Gabeira discussing her upbringing for Women's Health magazine; mother identified (in English)