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The vice mayor of São Paulo, Colonel Ricardo Mello Araújo, claims a fraudulent account was opened in his name while discussing his ties with various allies linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Bernard Combes, the incumbent mayor of Tulle and ally of former president François Hollande, was defeated by right-wing candidate Laurent Melin in the 2026 municipal elections.

Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party, has formally requested former Prime Minister Kim Boo-gyeom to run as the party's candidate for mayor of Daegu, emphasizing his leadership skills as crucial for the city's development.

The People Power Party has confirmed a three-candidate race for the upcoming Seoul mayoral primary, including current mayor Oh Se-hoon, Assembly member Park Soo-min, and former Assembly member Yoon Hee-sook.

Former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe's reelection as mayor of Le Havre strengthens his prospects for the 2027 presidential elections in France.

Federal justice has commenced the appraisal of assets belonging to former Lomas de Zamora mayor Martín Insaurralde, his ex-wife Jésica Cirio, and model Sofía Clerici as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and illicit enrichment.

Former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum is expected to announce his candidacy for the Daegu mayoral election this week, as discussions within the Democratic Party about his selection gain momentum.

Former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum is speculated to run for mayor of Daegu, while former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo highlights the importance of communication with the Lee Jae-myung government for the city’s progress.

Álvaro Dias, a former mayor and candidate for the government of Rio Grande do Norte, officially joined the Liberal Party with Flávio Bolsonaro in attendance.

Sérgio Benetti, the former mayor of Tupi Paulista, Brazil, passed away at the age of 95, prompting an official period of mourning in the city.

Uruapan Mayor Grecia Quiroz announced that four suspects remain at large in the murder case of former mayor Carlos Manzo following ongoing investigations and operations by authorities.

Rafael Greca, the former mayor of Curitiba, has switched political parties from PSD to MDB and announced his intention to run for governor of Paraná.

In the lead-up to the 2026 municipal elections in Nice, Mayor Christian Estrosi faces a significant challenge from his former protégé Éric Ciotti, trailing in the polls and hoping for an electoral turnaround.

A former municipal secretary from Miradouro was arrested on suspicion of raping minors and engaging in sexual exploitation.

The case of Tommaso Minervini, the former mayor of Molfetta, highlights critical issues regarding judicial procedures in Italy following his exoneration by the Court of Cassation.

Aleš Zedník, the former mayor of Ostrava, has died, although details about the cause and circumstances of his passing are currently unclear.

Diego De Nadai, the former mayor of Americana, and Luciano Corrêa, the current Secretary of Education of Taboão da Serra, have been ordered to repay R$ 276,600 to public coffers due to irregular payments made for daycare construction in 2011.

Former Curitiba mayor Rafael Greca has left the PSD party to join the MDB, aiming for a candidacy in the Paraná state government.

The former mayor's management has led to a situation where only 16 students and 11 staff are in a newly renovated school building that cost 14 million euros.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani responds to the deportation order of former data analyst Rafael Andrés Rubio Bohórquez, calling it an unjust action.

Former mayor Fernanda Hassem of Brasiléia has been dismissed from her position in the Acre state government.

The opposition in Jurmala has raised concerns regarding the proposed creation of a new position for former mayor Gatis Truksnis amidst discussions of changes in the mayor's office structure.

The impending candidacy of former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum for the mayoral election in Daegu has garnered political interest over potential governmental support for his campaign.

Former Tallinn mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski criticizes current mayor Peeter Raudsepp, claiming he has not succeeded in his role during his first hundred days in office.

Diego 'N', former mayor of Tequila, has been granted a definitive suspension against his legal proceedings, but he will remain in custody at the Altiplano prison.

João Campos, the mayor of Recife, is set to officially announce his candidacy for the Pernambuco governor's position, forming a ticket with Senator Humberto Costa and former federal deputy Marília Arraes this week.

Anabela Freitas, former chief of staff for the mayor of Manaus, has had her request for habeas corpus denied while remaining in preventive detention related to the Erga Omnes operation.

The Government of the Federal District in Brazil has released an advertisement mimicking former Mayor Paulo Maluf's campaign from the 1990s, highlighting construction initiatives amid political pressure.

Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio admits on a podcast that the 'defund the police' movement and Biden's border policies were mistakes.

A dispute arose between former Athens mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and current municipal leadership over a potential green space in Ano Patissia.

Tallinn's city council is set to discuss the city's budget strategy for 2026-2030, outlining financial priorities and major investments for the coming years.

Former Frankfurt Mayor Peter Feldmann has failed to secure a seat in the city council after his party received only 0.4% of the votes in the municipal elections.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration is seeking to end the representation of former mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit dating back over three decades.

Yaakov Edri, the former mayor of Or Akiva and a former member of Knesset and minister, has passed away at the age of 75 due to a stroke amid ongoing legal troubles for corruption.

Former João Pinheiro mayor Sérgio Vaz Soares was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for misappropriating public funds, with emphasis on his deliberate ignorance of irregularities.

The Pará Court of Accounts recommends that the City Council of Mojuí dos Campos reject the 2024 financial accounts of former mayor Marco Antonio Machado Lima due to several irregularities.

Former Olympique Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas will not participate in the debate with current Mayor Grégory Doucet due to an agreement Doucet reached with La France Insoumise.

Flávio Corado de Araújo, the adopted son of a former mayor, was found dead in Gilbués with multiple gunshot wounds, prompting an investigation by local police.

A judge in Sevilla has dismissed charges against the former mayor of La Algaba, Diego Manuel Agüera, regarding sexual harassment allegations involving a minor.

Former Buenos Aires mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta stated his intention to run for mayor again in 2027, criticizing current administration and economic conditions in the city.

Former Chair of the Emergency Response Committee Kim Jong-in criticized the nomination of Lee Jin-suk for mayor of Daegu as merely a gimmick, arguing it lacks true innovation.

Joel Rodrigues, former mayor of Floriano, has announced his candidacy for governor of Piauí representing the PP party, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and highlighting his personal and political journey.

In the first round of France's local elections, the leftist coalition led by former Paris deputy mayor Emmanuel Grégoire won by a large margin in Paris, while far-right candidates topped the polls in several major southern cities.

Serge Blanco, the former French rugby player, slightly leads in the first round of municipal elections in Biarritz against the incumbent LR mayor Maider Arosteguy.

Lyon's incumbent mayor Grégory Doucet ties with former OL president Jean-Michel Aulas at 37.5% in the first round of municipal elections.

New York City has introduced a mandatory garbage bin rule, which could lead to fines for residents who fail to comply amid delays in bin distribution.

The former mayor of Bariloche, Gustavo Gennuso, has been dismissed of embezzlement charges related to a national housing program after a court rejected an appeal by the prosecution.

Rafael Oliveira Bolina, a 26-year-old son of a former mayor, died tragically in a car accident on BR-153.

Former Daegu mayor Hong Joon-pyo criticized Seoul mayor Oh Se-hoon for his initiation of the Han River Bus project, claiming it resembles merely a sightseeing service without necessary infrastructure.

A former mayor, who has been in a legal battle for 12 years under the National Security Law, condemned the prosecutor's decision to appeal his acquittal.