Davi Samuel Alcolumbre Tobelem (born 19 June 1977) is a Brazilian politician who has represented the state of Amapá in the Federal Senate since 2015. He rose to national prominence when he was elected President of the Senate in 2019, a role he held until 2021. Alcolumbre is affiliated with the center-right party known as the Democrats.
Overview and political background
Alcolumbre began his career in public life at the local and federal levels before serving in the Senate. As a senator he has participated in debates on economic policy, administrative matters and regional development for Amapá. His election to the Senate leadership attracted attention both for the circumstances of the contest and for the influence the position carries in shaping legislative priorities and the calendar of votes.
Role and responsibilities as Senate president
- Preside over sessions of the Federal Senate and represent the chamber institutionally.
- Set legislative agendas, refer bills to committees and oversee procedural matters.
- Coordinate relations with the Chamber of Deputies, the executive branch and the judiciary on parliamentary affairs.
Holding the presiding office during part of the Bolsonaro administration, Alcolumbre managed procedural decisions and facilitated negotiations on several high-profile measures in a politically polarized environment.
Notable events and public health
During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alcolumbre tested positive for the virus in March 2020, an episode that underscored the pandemic's reach into national institutions and prompted temporary changes to how legislative business was conducted in Brasília. The episode was widely reported in Brazilian media and serves as an example of pandemic-related disruptions across government bodies.
Significance and distinctions
As a senator from a less populous northern state, Alcolumbre's ascent to Senate president highlighted dynamics of coalition-building and regional representation in Brazil's federal politics. His term involved both routine administrative duties and the high-visibility task of steering the Senate through contentious debates. For more details about the Federal Senate and its functions, see the official body, commonly called the Senate of Brazil. For information about his home state, consult resources on Amapá. Media coverage of his COVID-19 diagnosis can be found via reports referenced under COVID-19.
The information above summarizes widely reported aspects of Alcolumbre's public career without attempting to exhaust his legislative record or political alignments, both of which evolve over time.