Vereador
In short
A member of a municipal assembly or local council in Brazil.
In plain words
This person is a local politician elected to represent a city or district. They help make decisions about local rules and how money is spent in their community.
A simple example
A person is elected by the residents of a specific neighbourhood to sit on the city council and propose new laws for local parks.
Why it matters
They act as the direct link between local citizens and the government. Their decisions affect daily life, such as rubbish collection, local roads, and public transport.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse them with a Deputy, who serves in state or national legislatures rather than local councils.