In a significant development in the murder case of diver Samyr Oliveira de Souza, the Public Ministry of Pernambuco has brought charges against five individuals, including local politicians. The incident took place on January 13, 2026, when Oliveira was shot in Petrolândia, located in the Sertão region of Pernambuco. Those accused include Cristiano Lima dos Santos, a councilor known as 'Cristiano da Van', who is alleged to have been the shooter, and Erinaldo Alencar Fernandes, the president of the Municipal Chamber, referred to as 'Dedé de França'.

According to the charges filed by the Public Ministry, the murder was orchestrated under the intellectual, economic, and logistical leadership of Fernandes, with Santos directly involved in the act. The investigation suggests that the group had planned the murder a week before it took place, indicating premeditated intentions. This revelation raises questions about the involvement of local political figures in criminal activities and their influence in the region.

This case marks a pivotal moment for local governance and law enforcement in Petrolândia, as it exposes the troubling intersection of politics and crime. The allegations against sitting councilors could lead to heightened scrutiny of political practices in the region and possible implications for their constituents. The community is now left to grapple with the impact of such accusations on public trust in local governance and the legal outcomes of these serious allegations.