Biography
Who is Allan dos Santos?
Early life and faith
Allan dos Santos was born in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil. He started in a Baptist Protestant denomination. He later converted to Roman Catholicism. He attended the Maria Mater Ecclesiae Seminary. After he graduated, he joined the Saint Peter Priestly Fraternity in the 2000s.
He served this religious group while living in the United States. During this time, he wrote for the news portal Church Militant. This Catholic site was based in the state of Michigan.
The Terça Livre platform
In 2014, Allan created a blog and YouTube channel called Terça Livre. He did this after he gave up his religious vocation. He developed a passion for blogging while he traveled through the United States.
He used the platform to share ultra-conservative views. He used the site to attack traditional media and left-wing politicians. He spoke against what he considered a cultural threat to families. Allan found inspiration in the Church Militant blog.
Investigations and legal battles
The Brazilian Supreme Court began an investigation into Allan for spreading fake news. He was accused of funding attacks against Brazil's democratic institutions. He also allegedly directed threats toward members of the Court. In October 2021, Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered his preventive detention.
The judge told the Ministry of Justice to start the extradition process. Allan had already fled to the United States in July 2020. He has lived in Central Florida since that time.
Family and life in Florida
Allan married after he left the cassock. He is the father of three children. He has made many appearances at the Lagoinha Church in Orlando, Florida.
The Brazilian Justice system believes he lived in the US on an expired tourist visa. They claim he overstayed his maximum allowed stay. Because of this, the Brazilian Supreme Court canceled his passport. He continues to reside in the United States.
Birthday and age
Allan dos Santos was born on July 17, 1983, which makes Allan 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Allan shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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