The Municipal Chamber of Corumbá has suspended councilman Elinho Júnior from the Progressive Party for a period of 45 days due to behavior deemed incompatible with parliamentary decorum. The decision was made following an incident in December where Elinho was recorded breaking the ice cooler of a street vendor during a dispute. The suspension was voted on during the first ordinary session of the year, which saw a full chamber, with 11 of the 15 council members in attendance voting in favor of the ethics committee's recommendation. Elinho was notably absent from this session.

The ethics committee's ruling took into account several factors aside from the evidence gathered in their investigation. These included the public response to the incident, the consideration of restitution for the damage caused, the absence of physical violence, and the aim of the suspension to serve both a pedagogical and punitive purpose. The councilman will be prohibited from performing any legislative duties during the suspension, and he will not receive monetary compensation for this period.

This action reflects a broader theme within Brazilian politics regarding accountability and ethical standards among elected officials, particularly in how they engage with constituents and how conflicts are resolved. The public's reaction to such incidents often influences the actions taken by legislative bodies, highlighting the need for representatives to maintain respect and decorum, especially during interactions with vulnerable groups such as street vendors.