A 119-year-old Brazilian woman is seeking recognition from Guinness World Records as the oldest person in the world
Reuters PUBLISHED January 17, 2025 A 119-year-old great-grandmother from Brazil, Deolira Gliceria Pedro da Silva, is making headlines as she pushes for official recognition as the world’s oldest living person. With just two months to go until her 120th birthday, her family and doctors are working to secure her place in the Guinness World Records. YouTube Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from Rio Grande do Sul, currently holds the title of oldest living person, but supporters of Pedro da Silva believe she rightfully deserves the recognition. “She’s not in the book yet, but she’s the oldest in the world



