Former councilor of Conceição do Jacuípe dies at 72
Flávia Souza Teixeira, a former councilor of Conceição do Jacuípe, passed away at the age of 72 due to cancer.
Commission decides to archive complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi (PT) in Natal City Hall
The special committee of the Natal City Hall has decided to archive a complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi concerning alleged misuse of public funds for a political event.
Aims to Become Deputy City Councilor
The article discusses an individual aiming to become deputy city councilor in Iceland.
TRE-SP rules against action against Salmourão councilor for alleged vote buying
The TRE-SP unanimously dismissed an electoral action against Salmourão councilor Wesley Barbosa, accused of vote buying through vehicle repair promises.
'We got here because we echoed the question of who ordered Marielle's murder,' emphasizes city councilor's daughter about the case
'We got here because we echoed the question of who ordered Marielle's murder,' emphasizes city councilor's daughter about the case of Marielle Franco.
Electoral Court of PA fines mayor, federal deputy wife, and councilor for early election propaganda
The Electoral Court of Pará has fined Ananindeua's mayor, his federal deputy wife, and a local councilor for early election campaigning activities.
Justice maintains 100,000 BRL fine against RS councilor after remarks against Bahians rescued in situation analogous to slavery in Serra
A Brazilian councilor was fined 100,000 BRL for making xenophobic remarks about Bahian individuals rescued from slavery-like conditions.
Kassab says he wants to end his career in the future as a city councilor in São Paulo
Gilberto Kassab, the national president of the PSD party, expressed his desire to conclude his political career as a city councilor in São Paulo during an interview.
Chamber approves cassation process against councilor Lincoln Fernandes for suspected 'rachadinha' in Ribeirão Preto
The Ribeirão Preto Chamber has approved a cassation process against councilor Lincoln Fernandes for alleged misconduct involving salary retention from aides.
VIDEOS: DF2 of Wednesday, February 25, 2026
A city councilor was murdered, and two individuals, Chiquinho and Domingos, are ordered to pay R$ 7 million in damages to the victim's family.
Brazil: Two lawmakers sentenced to 76 years in prison for the political assassination of Marielle Franco
The Supreme Court of Brazil sentenced two former lawmakers to 76 years in prison for orchestrating the assassination of councilor Marielle Franco in 2018.
Conviction of the Brazão Brothers for the Murder of Marielle Reverberates in Foreign Media
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court convicted brothers Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão to 76 years and 3 months in prison for planning the murder of city councilor Marielle Franco and her driver in Rio de Janeiro.
Bruno Lambreta assumes the interim leadership of the Caruaru City Hall during the absence of the mayor and vice-mayor
Councilor Bruno Lambreta has taken over the interim leadership of Caruaru's City Hall during the absence of Mayor Rodrigo Pinheiro, who is on an official mission in Chile.
Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of black activist councilor
Brazilian politicians have been convicted in connection with the murder of a black activist and councilor, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding political violence and discrimination in the country.
Brazil: The Supreme Court convicts two politicians for ordering the murder of councilor Marielle Franco
The Brazilian Supreme Court has found two politicians guilty of ordering the murder of councilor Marielle Franco in 2018, a case that shocked the nation.
‘Marielle Franco Case’: the Brazão brothers convicted, the two politicians who ordered the assassination of the councilor from Rio
The Brazão brothers, political figures in Rio de Janeiro, have been convicted for ordering the assassination of councilor Marielle Franco, highlighting significant political violence in Brazil.
Marielle Case: STF acquits ex-delegate Rivaldo Barbosa of murder charges
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court acquitted former delegate Rivaldo Barbosa of planning and ordering the murder of ex-councilor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes but convicted him of corruption and obstruction of justice.
First Group of the STF begins second day of the trial of the Marielle case
The First Group of Brazil's Federal Supreme Court has commenced the second day of trial for those accused of instigating the murder of former councilor Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes.
He shot a homeless person. Sentenced to 12 years for the former councilor: "Voluntary homicide"
Former councilor Massimo Adriatici has been sentenced to 12 years for the voluntary homicide of Younes El Boussettaoui, a homeless man, contrary to the defense's claim of self-defense.
Fi-FdI Pact. And in Lombardy the general does not pass
The political maneuver involving the transfer of regional councilor Barbara Mazzali from FdI to Forza Italia reveals deeper tensions within regional alliances in Lombardy.
Pirellino Case: Prosecutor's Appeal Rejected
The Court of Review has rejected the appeal from prosecutors who sought prohibitions against former councilor Giancarlo Tancredi and Coima CEO Manfredi Catella over allegations of undue influence related to the Pirellino project.
The return of the Pavia system and the strange relationships with prosecutor Venditti
A judicial source reveals the collapse of the Pavia system following the sentencing of former regional councilor Massimo Adriatici to 12 years for the murder of Younes El Boussettaoui.
MP-RJ resumes investigation into 'rachadinha' against Carlos Bolsonaro
The Attorney General's Office of Rio de Janeiro has reopened an investigation into ex-councilor Carlos Bolsonaro regarding allegations of 'rachadinha' practices in his former office.
The photo of councilor Enrique Nogués biting the thong of a stripper leaves the PSOE of Alcalá de Henares in the hands of a manager: 'Someone had to resign'
A controversial photo of PSOE councilor Enrique Nogués biting a stripper's thong has led to significant internal strife within the party, resulting in his resignation and the party being managed by an interim committee.
MPRJ reopens investigation against Carlos Bolsonaro for suspected corruption
The Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro has reopened an investigation against former city councilor Carlos Bolsonaro and 25 others for alleged public money embezzlement through the use of ghost employees.
'Ronnie Lessa's testimony is a mental creation', says defense of former deputy Chiquinho Brazão
The defense of former deputy Chiquinho Brazão labeled Ronnie Lessa's testimony as mere mental fabrication during a Supreme Court session on the case concerning councilor Marielle Franco's murder.
'Marielle Franco Case': 'This trial is a milestone in the fight against impunity and political violence'
The trial of two Rio de Janeiro political leaders and a police commissioner accused of orchestrating the assassination of city councilor Marielle Franco in 2018 has commenced in Brazil's Supreme Court.
Former councilor of Búzios is suspected of 'rachadinha' and embezzlement of R$ 200,000; video shows arrest with gestures and insults to the mayor: 'bum'
Gladys Pereira Rodrigues da Costa, a former councilor in Búzios, Brazil, was arrested under suspicion of embezzling over R$ 200,000 through a scheme involving her aides.
Voghera, former League councilor Massimo Adriatici sentenced to 12 years for voluntary manslaughter
Former League councilor Massimo Adriatici was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the voluntary manslaughter of Younes El Bassettaoui in 2021.
Oh Seok-kyu, Gyeonggi Provincial Councilor, Announces Candidacy for Uijeongbu Mayor... "I Will Save the City in Crisis"
Oh Seok-kyu, a Gyeonggi Provincial Councilor, has officially declared his candidacy for the mayor of Uijeongbu, emphasizing his commitment to serve the citizens and address the city's current crises.
The former councilor of Móstoles who has filed a harassment lawsuit: 'The mayor asked my colleagues which side they were on, as if it were a war'
A former councilor of Móstoles has filed harassment charges against the mayor, alleging that he intensified bullying after she sought help from the party.
PGR claims to have gathered evidence to condemn those accused of ordering the murder of Marielle Franco; see arguments
The Brazilian Federal Prosecutor's Office (PGR) has gathered sufficient evidence to seek the conviction of those accused of ordering the murder of councilor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes.
Councilor who made 'horns' gesture to colleague in Recife City Hall reports politician for death threat
Councilor Eduardo Moura has reported fellow councilor Chico Kiko for a death threat following an incident during a session in which Kiko was filmed making a derogatory gesture.
Tourist who died in shipwreck on the coast of SP was a former councilor of Mairiporã
Rafael Tadeu Martin, a former councilor from Mairiporã, Brazil, died in a shipwreck off the coast of São Paulo, highlighting the tragedy of the incident which also claimed the life of a fisherman.
I will remove the deficiencies in the house construction. The opposition did not remove the Český Krumlov councilor Kozlová due to an alleged illegal construction
Českobudějovice councilor Kozlová remains in her position despite opposition claims of illegal construction work.
Former city councilor and recently promoted police officer arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and execution in MS
A former city councilor and a recently promoted police officer have been arrested in Brazil on suspicion of involvement in attempted murder and execution cases.
Municipal Election 2026: Bavaria's first Green Municipal Councilor is stepping down
Peter Unger, a long-serving politician from the Green party in Gilching, is retiring from the municipal council after 48 years but aims to continue his political career in the district council.
‘Marielle Franco Case’: Brazil judges two politicians accused of ordering the murder of the councilor from Rio
Brazil is currently judging two politicians accused of orchestrating the murder of Marielle Franco, a prominent councilor from Rio de Janeiro, in a case that has garnered significant attention and concerns about political impunity.
'Warrior, mother, a woman who stood out in the political universe': who was the former councilor victim of feminicide in RS
Roseli Vanda Pires Albuquerque, a former councilor and candidate for deputy in Brazil, was murdered in her apartment, with her ex-husband as the primary suspect.
'You are a worm': former mayor of Itu is convicted of slander and defamation against councilor
Former Itu mayor Guilherme Gazzola has been convicted of defamation and slander against councilor Eduardo Alves due to offensive social media posts.
Computers and flash drives of councilor accused of sexual exploitation of minors are seized in coastal SP
The Civil Police executed search and seizure warrants against councilor Diego Gomes Vieira, accused of sexually exploiting minors in Praia Grande.
Móstoles Case: 'From the beginning, Ana Millán advises him not to go to court'
A former councilor in Móstoles alleges sexual and labor harassment by the mayor and the political party, accusing them of pressuring her against filing a complaint.
Bucheon City Councilor Fined 5 Million Won for Collecting 22 Times the Legal Limit in Jeonse Brokerage Fees
A city councilor from Bucheon has been fined 5 million won for collecting brokerage fees exceeding the legal limit by 22 times during a jeonse contract.
Bolsonaristas demand PL to roll out the red carpet for former MBL councilor
Members of the PL party in São Paulo express discomfort over the support given to councilor Lucas Pavanato by party leadership despite his previous criticisms of Jair Bolsonaro.
Resignation of the Mobility Councilor of Castellón after reopening the case regarding unpaid parking fines
The Mobility Councilor of Castellón, Cristian Ramírez, has resigned amid allegations of unpaid parking fines and possible influence trafficking.
Former Maine councilor gives impassioned speech opposing city blocking cooperation with ICE
A former city councilman in Lewiston, Maine, strongly opposed an ordinance that restricts city workers from collaborating with ICE during a city council meeting.
The judge frees former councilor Rafael Pineda and the other four detainees in Seville for the irregular sale of a plot
Former councilor Rafael Pineda and four others have been released by a judge in Seville following their detention in connection to the irregular sale of municipal land.
A mayor of Murcia accuses a councilor with cancer of politically using the illness: 'His attitude is a disgrace'
The mayor of San Javier in the Murcia region, José Miguel Luengo, has accused Podemos councilor Matías Cantabella of exploiting his cancer diagnosis for political gain, leading to Luengo announcing a lawsuit against Podemos for insults made on social media.
Five arrested, including a former socialist councilor from Seville, for irregularities in the sale of a municipal plot
Five individuals, including a former socialist councilor from Seville, were arrested by the Civil Guard for alleged irregularities surrounding the sale of a municipal plot.
Councilor accused of sexual exploitation of minors defends himself: 'low political scheme'; VIDEO
Councilor Diego Gomes Vieira has been accused of offering money and gifts to minors for sexual favors, and he claims these allegations are politically motivated.