Tarcísio de Freitas

Tarcísio de Freitas is the current governor of São Paulo, Brazil's most populous state. He is a conservative politician. He is newsworthy due to recently signing a law that allows pets to be buried alongside their owners in family tombs and plots within the state. This law, informally known as the 'Bob Coveiro Law,' is named after a dog that stayed by his owner's grave for ten years. The law recognizes the emotional bond between pet owners and their animals. This legislation is significant as it formalizes the practice of pet burial in family plots and acknowledges the importance of pets in people's lives within São Paulo.