André Marinho launches candidacy for governor of Rio de Janeiro with the Novo party

Marinho was accompanied by his father, businessman Paulo Marinho, and his deputy, lieutenant colonel Erigreyce (Novo).

At 32 years old, André Marinho is a communicator, businessman and presenter from Rio. Graduated in Law from IBMEC, he studied Political Science at New York University (NYU) and Law at PUC-Rio. In 2024, he was included by Forbes Brasil magazine in the Under 30 list.

Marinho gained national recognition as a member of the Pânico program, on Jovem Pan, where he became known for his imitations of public figures and political comments that combined humor and analysis. In 2022, he released the book “O Brasil (Não) É Uma Joada”, about the behind-the-scenes of Brazilian politics from the perspective of humor.

Son of businessman Paulo Marinho, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's first deputy, he closely followed Jair Bolsonaro's presidential campaign in 2018. In April 2024, he took over hosting the Morning Show, on Jovem Pan News, where he remained until December 2025. During the period, he participated in international coverage and interviewed names such as Jordan Peterson and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

After leaving the broadcaster, Marinho entered politics. In 2026, he joined the Novo party and launched his candidacy for the government of Rio de Janeiro. In the campaign, he began to defend an agenda focused mainly on public security, economic development and international relations.

To prepare the government program, it brought together experts in economics, public management, security and defense. In the area of ​​security, he created a group responsible for the “Sai Fuzil, Enter Brasil” plan, which envisages measures such as strengthening border and currency control, retaking territories dominated by organized crime, combating the financing of criminal organizations and changes to the prison system.