Mayor of Sorocaba is expelled from the Republicans

In a statement, the mayor's office confirmed the expulsion, stated that he will continue to support his wife's candidacy and said that he received the decision with peace of mind, "maintaining the usual respect for everyone who had a role in his political career."

Manga joined the Republicans in 2020 to contest the election for mayor of Sorocaba, being re-elected in 2024 by the party. During this period, he became known nationally as "Tiktoker Mayor" after investing and going viral with videos on social media to talk about the city and highlight the works of his government.