Brazil officials address political pressure on public servants

In Brazil, authorities and officials are addressing the issue of political pressure on public servants during election cycles.

In Cuiabá, the Municipal Secretary of Education, Reginaldo Teixeira, stated that education professionals are currently working without political interference. Teixeira noted that, unlike in previous administrations where employees reported being pressured to campaign for specific candidates or organize transportation for rallies, current staff feel free to vote according to their own preferences.

Meanwhile, in the state of Acre, the Public Ministry (MPAC) and the Regional Electoral Prosecutor's Office have issued recommendations to the municipalities of Tarauacá and Jordão. The directive warns local governments, city councils, and secretaries against using administrative power to influence employees. Prohibited actions include threatening dismissal, promising advantages for political support, or demanding social media engagement for candidates. The recommendation also mandates that essential service schedules be published at least 72 hours in advance to ensure workers can vote without facing unjustified schedule changes used as political punishment.