Fabiana Fernandes, Neighbor

Fabiana Inês dos Santos—known professionally as Fabiana Fernandes—is a Brazilian journalist, reporter, and television presenter. She is considered a leading figure in the world of Brazilian politics, where she has interviewed numerous political figures, including Jair Bolsonaro, the former President of Brazil.

Fabiana Fernandes began her professional career in 2008 as an administrative secretary at a specialized banking services agency—specifically focused on financing—for Banco BMG in the city of Recife, Pernambuco. She quickly distinguished herself within the agency due to her persuasive abilities, communication skills, and sales prowess, acquiring a high level of experience alongside her team. She held various positions, including administrative assistant, call center agent, supervisor, and financing sales manager. Additionally, through this financial agency, she provided services to Banco Mercantil do Brasil, BMC Bradesco, Santander, and BMG Itaú. After gaining this extensive professional experience, she took a leave of absence at the end of 2013. In early 2014, she began working as an administrative assistant at Transportadora Brasileira (Transpesa), a trucking company headquartered in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, where she worked for one year before resigning. That same year, she entered the artistic world, becoming involved in social, theatrical, and musical events. In Recife, Pernambuco, she competed in the 2014 "Madrinha da Engenharia CPOR" (Engineering Godmother) pageant; she placed among the top 10 finalists in the first round, competing alongside Wanessa Mattos—the "Muse" of Sport Club Recife and the *Brasileirão* league—who ultimately took first place. She continued to make appearances and receive invitations from TV Record, while also maintaining her support for political leaders. Her first experience as a reporter came through TV Guararapes, for which she covered stories for *MENSCH* magazine in 2015, focusing on the worlds of art, gastronomy, and wine. She subsequently entered the realm of politics, where she continued to cover major political events. In early 2016, she became involved in one of Brazil's largest political movements focused on fighting corruption—the *Movimento Vem pra Rua* (Come to the Streets Movement)—advocating for the impeachment of former President Dilma Rousseff and standing against corruption, military intervention, coups d'état, separatism, and authoritarian governments. The movement emerged in October 2014 as an attempt to organize and unite people in the face of the 2014 Brazilian economic crisis, during the administration of Dilma Rousseff. The movement focused on the former president's government, the fight against corruption, the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff, and the approval of the "10 Measures Against Corruption"—a legislative bill proposed by the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office.

He worked as a commercial model for various brands in Recife, in the state of Pernambuco, appearing in advertisements filmed at one of Brazil's largest shopping centers. He also participated in a "Road Show" reality TV segment alongside comedians Rafinha Bastos, Marcelo Marrom, and Nigel Goodman for the Multishow channel's program *Tá Rindo do Quê?* (What Are You Laughing At?), which was available for streaming on GloboPlay at the time.

Additionally, he appeared on the TV program *Cidade Alerta* (City Alert)—broadcast by TV Guararapes—which focused on social issues within society.

That same year, he stepped away from his career in Brazil and moved to Italy (Milan), where he began studying languages ​​(specifically Italian). He returned to Brazil later that year and subsequently began splitting his time seasonally between Recife, Rio de Janeiro, and Italy. During this period, he provided political coverage at press conferences, interviewing prominent figures in Brazilian politics—including former President Jair Bolsonaro—before returning to Italy. Following this phase, he traveled the world.

In 2018, he participated in a documentary filmed in Israel, traveled through Palestine, and underwent weapons training in Israel with the country's largest training provider: Kapon Defense. Founded in 2013 by Major Avi Kapon—one of Israel's foremost experts in counter-terrorism—Kapon Defense specializes in anti-terrorist training and personal defense. The organization is certified by Israel's Ministry of Internal Security, the Israel Police, and the Ministry of Defense. That same year, she traveled to South Korea (Seoul), where she was invited to participate in the "72nd IFA Congress 2018" (International Fiscal Association Congress) and met with the Honorable Justice Kwon Soon-il of the Supreme Court of South Korea. Fabiana received the invitation from the Supreme Court of South Korea to discuss global tax cases and the impact of international taxation on jurisprudence. She was also invited by the Supreme Court of Korea to attend the 70th-anniversary commemoration of the Korean Judiciary, titled "The Present and Future of Judicial Proceedings in Tax Disputes."

In late 2018, she traveled to Switzerland (Geneva) to attend the World Investment Forum at the United Nations (UN), where she met with leaders of major global investment firms—including Alibaba—as well as deputies, senators, heads of state, and presidents, to discuss investments in sustainable development with countries such as France, South Africa, and nations across the globe.

She traveled to the Americas and the United Arab Emirates, traversing the world and leveraging her communicative influence.

In 2020, she moved to Rome, Italy, to take up residence.

Subsequently, during one of her return visits to Brazil, she held important meetings in Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian and Israeli entrepreneurs, as well as with Yossi Shelley—the former Israeli Ambassador to Brazil—who currently serves as the Director-General of the Office of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

In 2021, she was invited to appear on an Italian television channel for an interview, during which she shared details about her life and career; she was subsequently dubbed the "Woman of the Spotlight" by Italian journalists.

In 2022, she participated in a charitable initiative in Brooklyn, New York (USA), in collaboration with the American charity foundation "GHUC," founded by Ben Discostanzo.

Following her return from the United States, she entered the European business sector—specifically the natural gas industry—to assist Europe amidst the energy crisis of 2022.

Since 2022, the organization has participated in projects dedicated to environmental protection, specifically advocating for the defense of an island in Rio de Janeiro known as "Ilha da Gigoia."

The *Movimento Barra Livre* is an emancipatory movement that supports the formal complaints filed by the NGO *Baía Viva* regarding environmental defense in the district of Barra da Tijuca, located in the state of Rio de Janeiro. This initiative—originally proposed following the 1988 Plebiscite—has been revitalized and strengthened by the residents' intense collective sentiment; they have publicly expressed their indignation over the authorities' negligence regarding issues fundamental to the population's quality of life.

The *Baía Viva* movement (NGO) has filed new and serious complaints with the Rio de Janeiro State Public Prosecutor's Office (MP-RJ) and the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF-RJ). These complaints highlight the dismantling—or systematic dismantling—of the renowned *Mutirão* Program and other reforestation initiatives. This action stands in profound contradiction to—and will therefore negatively impact—the Rio City Government's implementation of its Climate Action Plan. That plan sets an ambitious environmental goal: to achieve net-zero emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases—and, consequently, to halt global warming—by the year 2050.

That same year, she began writing articles for the newspaper *Tribuna da Imprensa*, which had been founded in 1949 by journalist Carlos Lacerda.

In late 2022, she became an official columnist for the newspaper *Última Hora* in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

In early 2023, she closely monitored the country's political landscape, led by President Lula and Alexandre de Moraes—a Justice of both the Supreme Federal Court and the Superior Electoral Court. In her pursuit of freedom of expression and democracy, she was subjected to a 90-day censorship order due to her struggle against oppression in Brazil.

As a result of this censorship, she filed a formal complaint with the European Parliament against Brazil's current political regime—a regime that, under the current Brazilian government and the Supreme Court Justice, has increasingly taken on dictatorial characteristics.

During this period of political crisis, she was invited by American journalist Neil W. McCabe to participate in a segment alongside Brazilian political activist Ricardo Martins for the newspaper and television channel *OAN ONE AMERICA TIMES*. This outlet is part of one of the world's largest media conglomerates, providing reliable news coverage of both national and international headlines. *OAN ONE AMERICA TIMES* is one of the most widely cited television channels in the United States—home to the world's largest media industry. The channel rose to prominence in 2013 by establishing a conservative network aligned with Donald Trump, subsequently growing into a major global media powerhouse with the backing of the conservative and far-right political movements.

Your participation in this matter stemmed from a formal complaint lodged with two Members of the European Parliament: the Dutchman Rob Roos and the Spaniard Hermann Tertsch. This complaint was directed against Brazil's current political regime—which, under the present government and a Justice of the Supreme Federal Court, is increasingly taking on dictatorial characteristics.

In 2023, you authored significant articles for an American organization in defense of the Arctic region in Alaska.

In 2024, you were notified by Member of the European Parliament Rob Roos that your complaint regarding Brazil's current political regime had been formally accepted by the European Parliament.

She holds a degree in Investigative Journalism from the state of Rio de Janeiro, awarded by the ANI, along with certification from the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-RJ) and a professional press registration (DRT).

Throughout her career, she has interviewed prominent political figures—including state and federal deputies in Brazil—as well as judges and justices of the Supreme Court of South Korea (Seoul). She has also participated in documentaries filmed in Israel and the Middle East. Another epic highlight of her career was interviewing Jair Bolsonaro, the former President of Brazil, on two separate occasions. Her career in television began when she was first invited by TV director Marcelo Schneider to participate in a production covering the world of politics; subsequently, through her coverage of various political events, she distinguished herself as a professional, demonstrating her exceptional capabilities.

He currently lives in Italy and writes articles on politics, cinema, theater, Fashion Week, and the world of Ferrari motorsports.