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A councilman from Belo Monte, Alagoas, was arrested for allegedly assaulting his 14-year-old stepdaughter and a fire department sergeant after a domestic altercation that prompted police intervention.

Elimenezes Ramos, a 31-year-old councilman from Aloândia, Brazil, who had been missing for four days, was found by firefighters near his motorcycle.

Two men have been arrested in Brazil, suspected of involvement in the murder of former councilman José Solano over a debt dispute.

A 63-year-old woman who suffered severe burns from a fire during a family barbecue has died, leading to a murder investigation after a fight between a city councilman and his boyfriend.

A Recife councilman was found guilty of inciting a virtual lynching by publicly sharing the identity of a social media user who commented negatively about the death of activist Charlie Kirk.

The mayor of Luciara has revoked a law granting public land to a public servant who is the daughter-in-law of a local councilman, following a ruling by the state's Court of Accounts deeming the donation illegal.

Councilman Salvino Oliveira claims R$ 100 thousand in suspicious transactions is a UN award, but the Civil Police disputes this with further investigations revealing other suspicious movements.

A confrontation occurred in the Sorocaba City Council after a councilman blocked the seats of two women councilors with striped tape, sparking a heated exchange.

Councilman Osni Novack from Major Vieira, Brazil, controversially advocated for the killing of loose dogs during a council meeting, citing safety concerns after reports of dog attacks in the community.

Councilman Celso Padilha Meneguete has been removed from office for 30 days and prohibited from approaching a colleague following inappropriate comments and gestures.

Teacher Clarice Sartoro Frigo, who alleged psychological abuse by her husband, councilman Gilmar Frigo, was found dead alongside him under suspected murder-suicide circumstances.

Clarice Sartoro Frigo, a dedicated teacher, and her husband Gilmar Frigo, a councilman, were found dead in their home in Paraná, with initial investigations suggesting a murder-suicide scenario.

Councilman Eduardo Moura faces legal charges for defaming and injuring the reputation of fellow councilman Chico Kiko and his wife after making a gesture interpreted as infidelity during a public session.

A councilman in Brazil has been granted house arrest after being arrested for allegedly receiving illegal campaign financing from a criminal group.

A councilman and a teacher were found dead in their house in Boa Vista da Aparecida, Brazil, with preliminary investigations suggesting a case of feminicide followed by suicide.

The chief of staff in Gramado, Brazil, was dismissed following his conviction for public embezzlement.

A councilman and his wife were found dead at their home in southern Brazil, with initial investigations suggesting a case of femicide followed by the husband's suicide.

A councilman in Peruíbe, SP, drew criticism after comparing certain neighborhoods to the Northeast of Brazil during a municipal session, amid ongoing flooding crises in the area.

A current Seoul City councilman and a former district office executive have been charged with accepting bribes from market developers in exchange for preferential treatment.

A 27-year-old man suspected of murdering Matheus Fernandes dos Reis, son of a city councilman from Luziânia, was arrested in Tocantins after months of evasion.

Councilman Salvino Oliveira has been released from prison following a judicial decision that revoked his temporary detention during an operation targeting the Comando Vermelho gang.

The son of a councilman in Brazil is set to stand trial for attempted femicide after allegedly running over his ex-girlfriend and a friend in a drunken state.

A judge in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the release of councilman Salvino Oliveira, who was arrested on suspicion of ties to the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.

Councilman Salvino Oliveira was released from prison after a court decision found there was insufficient evidence for his connection with the criminal group Comando Vermelho.

The hearing for Francisco Fernando de Oliveira Castro, a former civil guard accused of murdering his ex-wife and a councilman, has been postponed to later dates due to medical reasons presented by his defense attorney.

The RJ Police have uncovered over R$ 100,000 in suspicious financial transactions related to councilman Salvino de Oliveira, who has been arrested for alleged ties to organized crime.

Yorrana Dias de Sousa has publicly shared her experience of feeling ‘trapped’ after reporting her assault by a local councilman, while he continues to live normally.

Councilman Fabio Vicente da Silva was shot and killed inside his home in Extremoz, Brazil.

A councilman in Belém de Maria, Pernambuco, mistakenly improvised part of the 'Our Father' prayer during a municipal session, surprising his colleagues.

Rio's justice system has upheld the detention of councilman Salvino Oliveira, who is under investigation for potential connections to the criminal group Comando Vermelho.

The PSD party in Brazil plans to appeal to various authorities against what they see as the political misuse of police powers in the case of arrested councilman Salvino Oliveira.

The Rio de Janeiro Civil Police arrested councilman Salvino Oliveira based on his birthplace in a favela and his self-identification as a community representative, suggesting ties to organized crime.

An investigation into councilman Rafael do Nascimento de Oliveira in Brazil was initiated following a resident's complaint about a racist comment made during a municipal session.

The mayor of Jacaraú, Márcio Aurélio Cruz, is under investigation related to the death of councilman Peron Filho, as authorities executed a search warrant at his home due to suspicions involving two detained municipal secretaries.

Councilman Thiago Gomes de Oliveira of Crato, Brazil, was granted provisional freedom after being arrested for violating a protective order related to a domestic violence case against his ex-partner.

A young nurse accused a councilman in Brazil of assaulting her on his birthday, claiming a history of violence.

The Civil Police in Brazil have indicated potential connections between councilman Salvino Oliveira and the criminal group Comando Vermelho, prompting a request for his temporary arrest to gather further evidence.

Maycon Moreira, a councilman and lawyer from Sena Madureira, is facing criminal charges for threatening the president of the OAB in Acre.

São Paulo councilman Rubinho Nunes has officially announced his candidacy for federal deputy, revitalizing his political alliance with influencer Pablo Marçal amid tensions with the local mayor.

A councilman in Paraná faces accusations of racism after making a derogatory comment about dirty water during a council session.

Thiago Gomes, a councilman from Crato in Brazil, was arrested for violating a protective measure related to a domestic violence case against his ex-partner.

Councilman Rui de Rosis Jr. has called for an investigation into over R$ 30 million spent on contracts within the Santos Culture Department, alleging potential irregularities in the hiring process.

Isabel Cristina Oyama Jacinto Gonzaga died after experiencing complications following a PMMA aesthetic procedure in Goiânia, Brazil.

Diego Afonso, a city councilman in Manaus, is being investigated by the police after his ex-wife Ingrid Frota accused him of domestic violence.

Isabel Cristina Oyama Jacinto Gonzaga died following an aesthetic procedure in Goiânia, Brazil, sparking police investigations into potential medical errors related to her pre-existing health conditions.

Isabel Cristina Oyama Jacinto Gonzaga, a 59-year-old woman and mother of a councilman, died following an aesthetic procedure, sparking an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ruled for the return of convicted councilman Domingos Brazão to the prison system in Rio de Janeiro.

Isabel Cristina Oyama Jacinto Gonzaga, mother of councilman Júnior Gonzaga, passed away after undergoing an aesthetic procedure in Goiânia.

A roundup of significant news from Brazil, including the denunciation of a mayor by a former first lady and a prison escape.

A barbecue in Itapuí, Brazil, escalated into a violent incident resulting in severe injuries to an elderly woman, following a confrontation between a councilman and his boyfriend.