Rodrigo Bacellar, the suspended president of the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly (Alerj), is under investigation by the Federal Police (PF) for allegedly leaking information to the criminal group Comando Vermelho. As gossip spreads about the upcoming resignation of Governor Claudio Castro, expected to take place in April when he is anticipated to run for the Senate, Bacellar's name has arisen as a potential successor. The PF's seizure of documents at multiple locations linked to Bacellar revealed a possible list of names to establish a future secretariat, suggesting that Bacellar was preparing for a significant political shift.

Among those suggested for key positions within a prospective administration are former prosecutor Marfan Vieira for vice-governorship, Douglas Ruas for the Department of Works, and options for public security ranging from Rodrigo Pimentel to Supreme Federal Court Minister Antonio Saldanha Palheiro. These revelations underscore the connections and political maneuvers in the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro’s tumultuous political landscape, marked by corruption accusations and rampant crime.

This situation presents a precarious moment for Rio's leadership, as any potential shift could either enhance stability or plunge it deeper into controversy, depending on the nature of actors involved and the governance strategies they propose. The ongoing investigation into Bacellar raises questions about the legitimacy and integrity of a government potentially headed by him, as various stakeholders monitor the unfolding events closely, evaluating implications for both public safety and political efficacy in a city burdened with systemic challenges.