Beto Castro elected president of São Luís Municipal Chamber

Beto Castro (Avante) has been elected president of the São Luís Municipal Chamber for the 2027–2028 biennium. During the session held on Thursday, Castro announced a plan to reorganize the legislative body starting in January. He expressed his intention to maintain an independent but harmonious relationship with Mayor Esmênia Miranda (PSD).

The winning slate, named ‘Gael – Coração Valente’, secured 21 votes. The new leadership team includes Thyago Freitas as 1st Vice-President, Octávio Soeiro as 2nd Vice-President, Daniel Oliveira as 3rd Vice-President, and Raimundo Penha as 1st Secretary, among others.

Senate candidate Hilton Gonçalo (Mobiliza) congratulated Castro on the victory, highlighting a political partnership aimed at securing resources and investments for the capital. Castro is one of 18 local councilors who have declared support for Gonçalo’s Senate candidacy.