Francisco de Jesus Ferreira da Silva, also known as Duca de Pacatuba, is a former councilman from Pacatuba who was arrested on October 23 in Amontada for promoting child prostitution. This arrest was executed by the Metropolitan Police Department in compliance with a warrant stemming from a conviction for his criminal actions. While the authorities provided details on the execution of the arrest, they have yet to disclose specific information about the nature of the crimes committed.

Duca served as a councilman from 2016 to 2020 for the Popular Socialist Party (PPS) and had garnered only 488 votes, representing 1.3% of the valid votes cast in his election. He had made an attempt to run for election again in 2024 with the Podemos party but was not successful. The legal representatives for Duca have not been located for comment regarding this incident, leaving unanswered questions about his defense and possible future actions.

This case highlights serious issues of child exploitation and the accountability of public figures in Brazil. As authorities continue their investigations, this incident may lead to broader discussions on policies regarding child protection, social responsibility among elected officials, and the systemic failures that allow such criminal acts to persist in society. This reflects a critical understanding of public safety and the need to safeguard vulnerable populations, particularly children.