[1] Before pursuing a career in politics, Braga graduated in two majors, social work from 1955 to 1959 and law from 1969 to 1973.

In 1986, she was elected Member of the Chamber of Deputies representing her birth state of Paraíba.

In 1998, she was elected Member of the Legislative Assembly of Paraíba and held the post from 1999 to 2003.

[1] Braga, was married to Wilson Braga, a politician, who also held multiple political posts, such as Governor of Paraíba (1983–1987); Member of the Chamber of Deputies from Paraíba (1967–1982; 1995–2003 and 2007–2011); Mayor of João Pessoa (1989–1990) among others.

[3] Three days later, her family confirmed she was infected and killed by COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil after a positive test result was released post mortem.