Adriane Lopes

Adriane Barbosa Nogueira Lopes (born 29 June 1976) is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, theologian, entrepreneur, and former public security agent who has served as Mayor of Campo Grande since 2022. She was reelected in the 2024 municipal election, becoming the first woman elected as the chief executive of the city in the history of Campo Grande. In February 2025, Lopes is set to become the highest-paid mayor in Brazil, following a salary increase from R$21,263.62 to R$41,845.48, representing a 96.8% raise. The measure was approved by the Campo Grande City Council on 28 February 2024, with 26 votes in favor and two against.

Lopes was born in Grandes Rios, Paraná, Brazil. She is the daughter of Antônio Ferreira Barbosa and Gisleni Garcia Barbosa. She holds a degree in law and is also trained in theology. In addition, she graduated from the Brazilian Coaching Institute (IBC).

Before entering elective politics, Lopes worked as a public security agent and later became involved in entrepreneurship and legal practice. Lopes began her executive political career as vice-mayor of Campo Grande in 2017, serving under Mayor Marquinhos Trad. She held the position until 2022.

On 4 April 2022, she assumed office as mayor following the resignation of Trad, who stepped down to pursue higher office. Her accession marked the first time a woman had occupied the mayoralty of Campo Grande. In 2024, Lopes was reelected to a full term as mayor, consolidating her leadership and becoming the first woman to be elected to the position by popular vote. Throughout her administration, her policies have emphasized public security, housing development, family farming, and social development. Lopes has been a member of Progressistas since 2023. She was previously affiliated with Patriota.