Antonio Alves Ferreira has been removed from his role as president of the Cultural Foundation of Porto Velho after a sexual harassment allegation surfaced. The complaint was made by a staff member who reported being harassed during a meeting outside of work. This situation prompted immediate action from the city's mayor, Léo Moraes, who expressed a commitment to addressing the serious nature of the accusations.

In response to the allegations, the municipal government announced that it had launched an investigation as soon as they became aware of the claims. An administrative process has been initiated to collect and evaluate the reports surrounding the case. The administration emphasized the importance of transparency and integrity, indicating that both the management and the foundation will closely monitor the developments in both administrative and institutional terms.

Antonio Alves Ferreira has publicly stated that he is awaiting the results of the investigation and has expressed his intent to address the allegations directly. His dismissal illustrates the city’s zero-tolerance policy for harassment and highlights the municipal government's willingness to respond swiftly to such allegations in an effort to maintain a safe work environment for all employees.