Tarcísio Motta de Carvalho (born 28 January 1975), is a Brazilian teacher and politician, who is affiliated with the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL).

[6] From 2016 to 2018, he was the president of the state's PSOL branch, and was the municipal director of the party in Rio de Janeiro.

[16] As a party colleague in the Chamber of Councillors, Motta was responsible for reading in the plenary a text written by Marielle Franco, 13 days after her assassination, relating to the municipal education plan.

[17] Motta also provided three hours of testimony about the case to the police, referring to Marielle's interactions with various councillors during her final days.

Motta filed a case requiring an investigation into administrative impropriety, previous censorship and violations of freedom of expression.

[21] Attending the presenting of the filings made by Motta and fellow council member Renato Cinco [pt], the public minister of the state of Rio de Janeiro opened an inquiry to investigate if there had been censorship at the Bienal by the municipality and by mayor Crivella.

[24] The accusation was based on complaints made by relatives and students and, according to the federal prosecutors, proven by visits to the institution and depositions.