Federal Deputy Greyce Elias speaks about the Manifesto against antisemitism, the union between Christians and Jews, and Brazil’s role in defending religious freedom and human rights.

Profile of Federal Deputy Greyce Elias

Greyce Elias, Federal Deputy for Minas Gerais, is a Christian, lawyer, entrepreneur, rural producer, wife, and mother of two. A recognized political leader, she stands out for her advocacy in defense of families, women, agribusiness, truck drivers, and inclusive policies for autism, atypical conditions, and people with disabilities.

She is the author of impactful legislation, such as the Red Signal Law Against Domestic and Psychological Violence and the law that established the National Policy for Communities Affected by Dams. She also served as rapporteur for essential bills, including the one that doubles penalties for corruption crimes committed during pandemics and states of emergency, and the measure that creates support rooms for women victims of violence within Brazil’s public health system (SUS) and private healthcare services. As Vice President of the Evangelical Parliamentary Front, she reinforces her commitment to religious and social causes. The deputy has also shown strong support for the Jewish community and the State of Israel, highlighting the importance of cooperation and respect among nations.

A municipalist at heart, Greyce is Brazil’s official representative in the Mercosur Parliament (Parlasul). Her political career began as a city councilor in Patrocínio, Minas Gerais. In 2018, she became the first woman elected as a federal deputy from the Triângulo and Alto Paranaíba regions, with 37,000 votes. She was re-elected in 2022 with more than 110,000 votes, becoming the most-voted female federal deputy in Minas Gerais.

1. Manifesto Against Antisemitism

Deputy, what does this manifesto against antisemitism represent, and what is its relevance for the Brazilian Jewish community?

This Manifesto represents, above all, a public commitment of historical, moral, spiritual, and civic responsibility in the face of the resurgence of antisemitism in Brazil and around the world. It is not merely a declaration of solidarity, but a recognition that silence in the face of anti-Jewish hatred can become a form of moral complicity. For the Brazilian Jewish community, its relevance lies in the fact that evangelical Christian leaders explicitly assume the duty to reject all forms of antisemitism—classical or contemporary, explicit or disguised—even when cloaked in political, ideological, or religious discourse. The document also adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which is endorsed by the European Union, recommended by the United Nations and the Organization of American States, and is the most mature and widely accepted definition from the perspective of comparative law. It reaffirms the Jewish people’s right to self-determination and to secure existence in the State of Israel. More than........

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