A tragic incident in Itumbiara has led to an outpouring of grief for Miguel de Araújo Machado, the grandson of the city's mayor, who was killed by his father, Thales Naves Alves Machado. During Miguel's funeral, friends honored him by wearing shirts emblazoned with 'Miguel Eternal.' The ceremony took place at the home of his grandfather, Dione Araújo, before he was buried at the Avenida da Saudade Cemetery.

The events unfolded on the evening of Wednesday, November 11, when Miguel was shot by his father, who also inflicted harm on his younger brother, an 8-year-old who is now in critical condition after undergoing surgery. Thales Naves Alves Machado, who served as the Secretary of Government for the Itumbiara municipality, took his own life shortly after the incident. This shocking news has led to the city's official mourning, with the city council announcing a three-day period of mourning beginning Thursday, November 12.

This incident not only highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence but also sends ripples through the community of Itumbiara, as the relationships and legacies involved deeply intertwine the personal grief of families with the public duties of local governance. With the mayor being a direct relative of the victims, the local authorities are faced with a challenging confluence of personal tragedy and public responsibility, marking a sorrowful chapter in the city's history.