In a recent move by Tarcísio de Freitas, the governor of São Paulo, an attempt was made to bring back Eduardo Anastasi, a former parliamentary advisor to Colonel Ubiratan Guimarães, a controversial figure known for leading the police operation during the 1992 Carandiru massacre. Anastasi was announced as a special advisor to the new Secretary of the Civil House, Roberto Carneiro, but this decision faced immediate backlash after inquiries from the press, particularly from the Folha, which prompted questions about Anastasi's past and his previous investigation regarding illicit enrichment.

Anastasi’s tenure as an advisor under Colonel Ubiratan lasted from 2003 to 2006, during which time he was also present at the scene of Ubiratan's murder in 2006. While Anastasi was acquitted of the related suspicions against him, his past connections to a figure associated with a significant and tragic event in Brazilian history raised alarms about his potential return to a government role. The swift retraction of his appointment illustrates the sensitive nature of political decisions in Brazil, especially concerning individuals connected to controversial historical events.

After clarifications sought by Folha, Tarcísio's administration stated that Anastasi would not assume the position but did not provide a specific reason for revoking the appointment. This incident not only signifies the cautious nature of contemporary political appointments but also reflects the ongoing discourse surrounding the legacy of figures involved in Brazil's darker chapters, such as the Carandiru massacre, where over 100 prisoners were killed in a violent crackdown in 1992.