Roberta Acioly, a nurse and former councilwoman, has officially taken office as a senator in the Brazilian Federal Senate, representing the state of Roraima. She assumes this position following the resignation of Mecias de Jesus, who left to become a councilor in the State Court of Accounts of Roraima. Acioly, who was the first substitute on the elected ticket from 2018, will serve in the Senate until January 2027.

During her swearing-in ceremony, Acioly expressed her commitment to continuing the work of her predecessor and highlighted the significance of women's representation in politics. She emphasized that each woman who occupies such a space symbolizes the aspirations of many others interested in contributing to and transforming the reality of Brazil. Furthermore, she vowed to focus on empowering women and reinforcing public policies that support this cause.

Originating from Santo André, São Paulo, Acioly brings a wealth of experience as a nurse and university teacher. At 47 years old, she combines her clinical background with her political ambitions, aiming to implement significant changes in her state through her new position in the Senate.