The Gaucho Traditionalist Movement (MTG) has taken preventive measures by suspending two leaders from the Estância do Minuano Association for 60 days amid investigations into accusations of unethical behavior that arose from the 31st International Rodeo of Conesul, held over the weekend in Santa Maria. This decision bars the individuals from participating in any MTG or affiliated events while the case is under review.

The suspended leaders are facing scrutiny following allegations that have spirited discussions around the conduct during the rodeo. The president of the Estância do Minuano Association, Bruno Brenner Fernandes, expressed his disappointment regarding the situation, emphasizing that the narrative being circulated does not reflect the reality of the events. He stated that their actions adhered to the regulations that govern all participants in the rodeo and indicated his readiness to challenge the perceptions held by the public and the media concerning this matter in court.

This development raises questions about integrity and governance within traditionalist movements in Brazil, especially in events that are central to local cultural identity such as rodeos. As the investigation proceeds, the outcome could have significant implications for the MTG's structure and its members' adherence to ethical standards, potentially impacting future events and the associations involved in the traditionalist circuit.