Elza Fernandes

Elza Fernandes (October 1, 1921 – March 1, 1936),[2] whose real name was Elvira Cupello Calônio,[3] was a political activist affiliated with the Brazilian Communist Party.

She was killed by strangulation in 1936 on suspicion of being a traitor to the communist movement.

[5] In 1940, Prestes and others were convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of Elza.

However, in 1945, he was granted amnesty by Getúlio Vargas, who was seeking his support in the 1950 Brazilian presidential election.

When searching through public archives, it was always noticed that the folders related to Elza were empty.

Elza Fernandes in January 1936. This is the only known photo of her alive. [ 1 ]