Pedro Da Lua assumed the interim mayoralty of Macapá following the removal of Mayor Dr. Furlan and Vice Mayor Mário Neto due to an investigation into alleged health bidding frauds.
Pedro Da Lua, the president of the Municipal Chamber, took office as the interim mayor of Macapá on Wednesday, October 4, after the Supreme Federal Court (STF) suspended Mayor Dr. Furlan and Vice Mayor Mário Neto for 60 days due to the ongoing investigation known as Operation Paroxismo. This operation is focused on investigating alleged frauds related to health-related bidding processes. As a result, significant political changes have occurred in the city's leadership with an emphasis on immediate actions to stabilize the administration.
On his first day in office, Da Lua held meetings with both allied and opposition councilors to address the political and administrative condition of Macapá. He demonstrated his commitment to ensuring a collaborative approach to governance, highlighting the importance of maintaining essential municipal services during this period of turmoil. Additionally, he announced the appointment of Margleide Alfaia as the new president of the Municipal Chamber, and Renilda Costa as the new health secretary, indicating his intention to address the unfolding challenges systematically.
Da Lua emphasized that his priority as interim mayor would be to maintain the continuity of public administration and ensure that essential services remain operational. The situation remains dynamic as the community awaits further developments from the ongoing investigations and potential solutions to the administrative challenges posed by the unprecedented leadership changes in Macapá.
