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Fernando Haddad reports irregular police pursuit in São Paulo
Fernando Haddad, a candidate for the governorship of São Paulo, has reported an irregular encounter involving the Military Police. Haddad claims that after dropping him off at his residence, a police vehicle followed his driver for approximately 40 minutes and five kilometers, involving intimidating behavior such as flashing lights and driving close to the vehicle. The driver also reported that officers were armed with rifles and used dismissive language when approached at a hotel.
Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has ordered an inquiry to investigate the incident, which will include reviewing security camera footage and taking formal statements from the driver. The São Paulo Public Security Secretariat (SSP) and the Military Police have conducted preliminary investigations, analyzing approximately 40 to 70 camera recordings. The authorities stated that current findings have not yet identified evidence of irregular procedures or direct interaction between the police and Haddad’s team, noting that some footage shows a police vehicle passing through the area without stopping or engaging.
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) is also involved, requesting justifications from the police and the SSP regarding the patrol authorizations and the identification of the specific officers and vehicle involved. The investigation aims to determine if there was any abuse of authority or political targeting.
Entities
Federal Public Ministry · Fernando Haddad · Hélio Silveira · Military Police · Military Police of São Paulo · OAB-SP · Osvaldo Nico Gonçalves · Polícia Militar de São Paulo · Public Security Secretariat · Public Security Secretariat of São Paulo · Secretaria de Segurança Pública de São Paulo · São Paulo
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The declared assets represent a 21% increase compared to his 2022 declaration. valor.globo.com · www.estadao.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Haddad declared assets totaling R$ 861,217.25 in his candidacy registration. valor.globo.com · www.estadao.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] His largest declared asset is a financial investment worth R$ 359,300. valor.globo.com · www.estadao.com.br
- [● 17 SOURCES] The Public Security Secretariat ordered the Military Police to identify the teams involved to investigate the incident. jovempan.com.br · divirto.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br · www.brasilparalelo.com.br · +5 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] A Military Police vehicle conducted an ostensive and intimidating approach near his residence. brasilpopular.com · www.brasilparalelo.com.br · jovempan.com.br · divirto.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · +8 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The police vehicle followed the driver for approximately 40 minutes after Haddad entered his home. brasilpopular.com · www.brasilparalelo.com.br · jovempan.com.br · divirto.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · +7 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Public Security Secretary contacted Haddad to request additional details regarding the route and the situation. jovempan.com.br · divirto.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · noticias.uol.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The police vehicle contained officers armed with rifles. www.brasilparalelo.com.br · www.piranot.com.br · noticias.uol.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Governor Tarcísio de Freitas announced the opening of an inquiry to investigate the alleged police pursuit. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Initial findings from camera analysis did not show irregular procedures or direct interaction with Haddad's team. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · noticias.uol.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police stated they were searching for suspects in a cell phone robbery case. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The MPF is investigating potential abuse of political and authority power regarding the police monitoring of Haddad. www.areavip.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br