TRE-AM overturns decision regarding gender quota fraud and keeps councilors in office in Eirunepé
The Regional Electoral Tribunal of Amazonas has reversed a prior decision recognizing gender quota fraud, allowing elected councilors in Eirunepé to remain in office.
Councilors take action against R$ 622 million tunnel and propose an alternative 600 times cheaper
Four São Paulo councilors have asked the state Public Ministry to block the Sena Madureira tunnel project, arguing it is an excessive expense compared to their proposed alternative.
President of the Chamber of Silves and councilors injured in accident on AM-010
The president of the Municipal Chamber of Silves and three councilors were injured in a car accident on the AM-010 road in Amazonas, Brazil.
The municipal councilor resigns - despite previous statements: "To provoke"
Recent political turmoil in Eskilstuna has led to the resignation of councilors Puustinen and Gredfors, who initially planned to stay in their roles after leaving the Moderates to form a new party.
Araçatuba councilors denounced to the MP for transphobia after posting that Erika Hilton is a 'man' and does not represent women
Two councilors from Araçatuba, Brazil, have been accused of transphobia for derogatory social media posts against federal deputy Erika Hilton.
Divinópolis expands the number of councilors and will have 19 seats in the Chamber starting in 2029
The city of Divinópolis will increase its number of city councilors from 17 to 19 starting in 2029 to better represent its population.
Project that had voting suspended due to lack of councilors is approved after new attempt in Curitiba
A public utility project for the Casa da Vó Toninha terreiro was approved in Curitiba after initially being suspended due to a lack of quorum.
Map of Councilors' Connections with Municipal Positions: "Formally Legal, Ethically Dubious"
A new website highlights potential conflicts of interest by mapping councilors who are employed in municipal companies, sparking concerns about public transparency.
Mayor and base councilors exchange criticisms on social media after rejection of land donation project in Nova Friburgo
The rejection of a public land donation project in Nova Friburgo led to a public dispute between the mayor and his own councilors on social media.
Agreed to remove allies from the Independence Party from committees and councils
The Reykjavík City Council voted to remove two independent councilors, Kjartan Magnússon and Marta Guðjónsdóttir, from various city committees after they left the Independence Party for the Center Party.
Itacaré (BA) councilors criticize protest and defend tourism following confusion with Israeli tourists
Councilors from Itacaré (BA) criticized the repercussions of a pro-Palestine protest that led to the detention of three Israeli tourists, emphasizing the need to protect the local tourism image.
Sorocaba councilwomen are prevented from taking their seats after colleague obstructs places with striped tape
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.
Councilors are absent during the session, and voting in the Chamber of Curitiba is suspended due to lack of quorum
A session in the Chamber of Curitiba was suspended due to a lack of quorum after several councilors were absent.
Electoral Justice revokes the mandates of three councilors from Lago da Pedra suspected of benefiting from fraud in the gender quota
Electoral Justice in Brazil has revoked the mandates of three councilors in Lago da Pedra due to allegations of benefiting from gender quota fraud during the elections.
Sheinbaum sets salary caps for INE councilors in the electoral reform 'Plan B'; it goes directly to the Senate
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's 'Plan B' for electoral reform includes salary caps for INE councilors, as the proposal heads to the Senate after Congress rejected broader changes in the electoral structure.
The S-reaction to the M-drama: 'Will initiate conversations'
The political landscape in Eskilstuna, Sweden becomes uncertain as two local councilors leave the Moderates party, prompting discussions for a stable governance ahead of the elections.
Incheon Local Councilors and Officials Charged with Fraudulent Overseas Travel Expense Claims
Twenty-four Incheon local councilors and officials have been indicted for inflating overseas travel expenses, including flight costs.
TRE cancels the mandates of councilors for fraud in gender quota in Rosana
The São Paulo Electoral Court has annulled the mandates of three councilors in Rosana for fraud related to gender quota regulations.
São José Chamber spends over R$ 1 million on the purchase of 200 mobile phones in four years
The Municipal Chamber of São José dos Campos spent over R$ 1 million on mobile phone purchases from 2022 to 2025 for councilors and parliamentary advisors.
Councilors of São José dos Campos approve municipalization of seven more schools; find out which
The councilors of São José dos Campos have approved the municipalization of seven state schools, expanding the city's control over local education.
Know who the councilors arrested in operation against campaign financing by factions are
Several councilors in Morada Nova, Brazil, were arrested as part of an operation targeting illegal campaign financing linked to organized crime.
Morada Nova City Council suspends activities after the arrest of 5 councilors
The Morada Nova City Council in Ceará, Brazil, has suspended its activities following the arrest of five councilors suspected of receiving illegal campaign financing from a criminal organization.
Loud Ban Across Warsaw. Councilors Made a Decision
The Warsaw City Council has approved a ban on alcohol sales in stores between the hours of 10 PM and 6 AM, set to take effect from June 1, pending any objections from the governor.
Five councilors from Morada Nova are arrested in operation against campaign funding by a faction
Five councilors in Morada Nova, Brazil, were arrested as part of a federal operation targeting illegal campaign financing by a criminal organization.
Sorocaba City Council spends R$ 800,000 on service ignored by most councilors
The Sorocaba City Council has continued to spend R$ 800,000 on a management software not utilized by the majority of its councilors.
Parma, two councilors from the PD investigated for the rally in support of the Flotilla
Two councilors from the Democratic Party in Parma are among 21 individuals under investigation for a rally that took place on October 1st in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which ended in the occupation of railway tracks.
Ola Andersson: We Will See More Crying Municipal Councilors
Ola Andersson argues that job security and housing availability are crucial for encouraging family growth, particularly as Sweden's government tightens immigration policies.
After the complaint from libertarian councilors, Cañuelas will exempt taxpayers from paying a municipal fee
The municipality of Cañuelas, responding to requests from libertarian councilors, will waive a municipal fee related to the disinfection of taxis and school transport.
Paraíba Legislative Assembly approves new councilors of the State Court of Accounts
The Paraíba Legislative Assembly has approved two new councilors for the State Court of Accounts, following a secret ballot.
KO Councilors Hesitated, but the Night Prohibition is Already Improving Safety. When Will It Cover All of Warsaw?
The nighttime alcohol sales ban in two districts of Warsaw is yielding positive results in terms of safety, prompting discussions among city councilors about extending it city-wide.
A minister of Kicillof criticized the councilors of LLA who propose reducing rates in 116 municipalities
Carlos Bianco, a highly trusted minister of Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof, criticized the move by La Libertad Avanza councilors to propose rate cuts in 116 municipalities, arguing it would have a negligible fiscal impact.
Difficulties in Merging with Centrist Reform Union for Komeito Local Councilors Ahead of Unified Elections
The Komeito party recognizes that merging its local councilors with the Centrist Reform Union before the 2027 unified local elections is unlikely.
Toty Flores, leader of Elisa Carrió, joined Fernando Espinoza's cabinet in La Matanza
Toty Flores has joined the cabinet of Fernando Espinoza as the Undersecretary of Social and Productive Economy in La Matanza, along with two former councilors from Cambiemos.
1926: Residents of Carmo Hill demand that the road be widened
Residents of the historical Carmo Hill in São Paulo are petitioning local councilors for the approval of a road widening project due to increased traffic.
Justice bars tender of R$ 4.4 million for the rental of 21 cars for councilors in Santos
The São Paulo Justice Court suspended a tender for the rental of 21 cars for city councilors in Santos, potentially costing R$ 4.4 million annually due to irregularities in cost estimations.
They discovered that a locality in La Pampa had one extra councilor since 1999
A town in La Pampa, Argentina, has been operating with one extra city councilor beyond the legal limit since 1999, prompting a pledge to correct the issue by 2027.
A Loud Ban Will Cover All of Warsaw? Councilors Changed Their Mind
Warsaw councilors reconsider a ban on nighttime alcohol sales across the city following community concerns about public disturbances.
Makes little of the split among the city councilors of the Independence Party
The article discusses the minor impact of the recent divide among city councilors of the Independence Party in Iceland.
Yoon Seok-yeol's side brings in the judgment of Ji-kwon as 'martial law cabinet meeting is also an act of governance'
The trial concerning former President Yoon Seok-yeol's obstruction of arrest and infringement of councilors' right to deliberation began in earnest at the Seoul High Court.
'Political spectacle,' says João Campos about CPI to investigate changes in contest results; president archived request from councilors
João Campos, the mayor of Recife, criticized a request for a parliamentary inquiry (CPI) to investigate changes in a public contest's results that allegedly benefited a judge's son, labeling it a political spectacle as the request was subsequently archived by the chamber president.
Councilors of Campo Grande approve exemption and subsidy of R$ 40 million to the Guaicurus Consortium
The Campo Grande councilors have approved about R$ 40 million in tax exemptions and subsidies for the Guaicurus Consortium.
Opposition to João Campos files CPI to investigate alteration in public contest results
A group of Recife city councilors has filed a request for a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) to investigate Mayor João Campos for alleged influence trafficking and nepotism related to irregularities in a public prosecutor exam.
The Kirchners Attempt to Block a Report on the Work Level of Each Member of the Council of the Judiciary
A public information request regarding the activity level of judicial councilors has created tensions in Argentina's Council of the Judiciary, particularly with the Kirchnerist faction.
Councilors defend sustainability and environmental protection in Maceió
Council members in Maceió emphasize the importance of environmental sustainability and proper waste disposal during a municipal session.
Town Councilors of the H-List Resign and Proposal Not to Run Again
Town councilors from the H-List in Iceland have announced their resignation and a proposal not to stand for election again.
Councilors of Campo Grande vote for tax exemption of R$ 12 million to the Guaicurus Consortium
The Municipal Chamber of Campo Grande is set to vote on a project allowing a tax exemption of approximately R$ 12 million for the Guaicurus Consortium, aimed at keeping public transport fares low.
Councilors are dismissed for failing to investigate a report of vulnerable rape in Amparo
Two councilors in Amparo, Brazil, were dismissed for neglecting to investigate a report of vulnerable rape, which led to a formal investigation and subsequent actions by local authorities.
The Communist Party Faces Bitter Pill After 56 Years: Halved Representation in the House of Representatives, Questions Only in the House of Councilors
The Japanese Communist Party faced a significant setback in the recent election, losing half of its seats in the House of Representatives and only able to pose questions in the House of Councilors during a recent parliamentary session.
After attack resulting in death, councilors propose stricter rules for large dogs in São José dos Campos
Following a fatal dog attack, city councilors in São José dos Campos are proposing stricter regulations for the ownership of large dogs.
Petrolina city councilors approve salary increase for municipal employees
City councilors in Petrolina have approved a salary increase for municipal employees, including health and administrative workers, during a recent session.