Rafael Queiroz, the former General Manager of Team Liquid Brazil, has been appointed as Head of LATAM at the Evolution Championship Series (Evo), the long-running fighting game tournament series.
The move, announced by Queiroz on social media, sees him tasked with structuring and developing the Latin American region for Evo, with the stated goal to amplify, support, and strengthen the Fighting Game Community in the area.
The appointment follows Queiroz’s departure from Team Liquid Brazil after an eight-year tenure and comes as Evo prepares a major global expansion set to begin in 2027, which includes new events in Brazil and Mexico.
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Queiroz’s arrival at Evo marks a new chapter for the organisation’s presence in Latin America. While Evo has existing events in the US, Japan, France, and Singapore, the company announced in February 2026 that it will add tournaments in five countries starting in 2027, including Brazil, Morocco, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and China. The stated goal is to bring the same experience to more regions while building sustainable events that highlight each region’s local community.
“It’s a huge honour to receive this trust and take on the challenge of structuring and developing the region, directly contributing to the growth of one of the most passionate and impactful communities in the gaming and esports industry,” Queiroz wrote. “More than just expanding Evo, the focus is clear: to amplify, support, and strengthen the Fighting Game Community (FGC) in Latin America.”
Queiroz stepped down from his role at Team Liquid Brazil one week earlier. During his eight-year stint, he was a primary figure in the organisation’s South American expansion, overseeing staff growth from seven employees to more than 100. Under his management, Team Liquid Brazil established the Alienware Training Facility (AWTF) in São Paulo, a 13-storey building recognised as one of the largest dedicated esports training centre globally. The facility has served as the operational hub for the organisation’s teams in titles such as Rainbow Six Siege and VALORANT.
In addition to the geographic expansion, a direct development after Saudi-owned company RTS took full control of the brand, Evo has announced plans to work directly with local organisers around the world starting later this year, with a stated aim to leverage resources for local tournaments and support the competitive fighting games community.
Queiroz’s role as Head of LATAM will see him contribute to Evo’s regional growth strategy as the tournament series prepares its 2027 calendar. Further details regarding international events, prize increases, and new tournament formats are expected from Evo in the coming months.
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