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João Gomes addresses political pressure during Paraná concert
Singer João Gomes addressed public pressure to declare political affiliations during a concert in Londrina, Paraná. While he did not endorse specific candidates, he stated his support for democracy, education, public quotas, the Unified Health System (SUS), and social assistance programs.
The artist's partner, Ary Mirelle, noted that Gomes has faced significant mental health challenges, including depression and trauma, due to previous political backlash and online cancellation. Additionally, singer Flora Matos had recently pressured the artist to take a stance, threatening to revoke authorization for his cover of her song ‘Piloto’.