Councilor and another man are caught distributing food to voters during voting in Afogados da Ingazeira
Quick Look
- A councilor and another man were caught distributing soft drinks, water and hot dogs to voters and campaign supporters near Colégio Normal and Fasp in Afogados da Ingazeira during the voting period, constituting a possible crime of exit polling.
- They signed a TCO and were released after appearing at the police station.
- The TRE informs that the infraction provides for imprisonment of six months to one year or provision of services to the community, in addition to a fine of between R$5,320.50 and R$15,961.50.
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Why It Matters
During the voting period, the councilor and another man were caught distributing food to voters and campaign supporters near Colégio Normal and Faculdade do Sertão do Pajeú (Fasp), in Afogados da Ingazeira. The action was observed by a prosecutor who worked in electoral inspection.
According to police records, those involved distributed food to voters and campaign supporters near Colégio Normal and Faculdade do Sertão do Pajeú (Fasp), during the voting period. The situation was witnessed by a prosecutor who worked in electoral inspection. 60 soft drinks, 44 bottles of water and a quantity of hot dogs were seized.
After being taken to the police station, the councilor and the other man signed a Detailed Occurrence Statement (TCO), to investigate a possible crime of exit polling, an electoral crime characterized by the attempt to convince, influence or enlist voters to vote or not vote for a specific candidate or party on the day of the election.
According to the Civil Police, after signing the commitment to appear in court, those involved were released. “The procedure will be forwarded to the Electoral Court for the appropriate measures”, informed delegate Leandro Mai.
According to the Regional Electoral Court (TRE), anyone who commits this type of offense is subject to detention from six months to one year, which can be replaced by provision of services to the community for the same period, in addition to a fine of R$5,320.50 to R$15,961.50. The punishment can affect voters, canvassers, representatives of parties and federations, candidates or any other person who practices the conduct.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The case will be forwarded to the Electoral Court for judgment and application of penalties.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the name of the councilor involved?
- What is the name of the other man involved?
- Which party or candidacy was benefiting from the food distribution?
- How many people received the food distributed?
