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Francisco Eurico da Silva (born 12 September 1962) more commonly known as Pastor Eurico is a Brazilian politician and pastor. Although born in São Paulo, he has spent his political career representing Pernambuco, having served as federal deputy representative since 2011.
Personal life
da Silva was born to João Eurico da Silva and Djanira Soares da Silva. He is a pastor of the Assembleias de Deus church.
Political career
da Silva voted in favor of the impeachment against then-president Dilma Rousseff and political reformation. He would later back Rousseff's successor Michel Temer against a similar impeachment motion, and also voted in favor of the Brazil labor reform (2017). He joined the Patriot party in 2018.
Feud with Xuxa
da Silva had a well publicised spat with Brazilian television personality Xuxa. The latter, who is affectionately known as "Queen of Children" for her television programs aimed at kids, was rebucked by da Silva in a public hearing where he accused her television program of inciting violence against children and spreading pornographic images. da Silva has campaigned to censor Xuxa's programs, although Xuxa strongly disputes his complaints.
