Renato Aragão seeks to prevent seizure of Rio de Janeiro mansion

Comedian Renato Aragão and his wife, Lilian Aragão, have filed a joint legal request to suspend a tax execution process for 30 days. The move aims to halt the seizure of their luxury mansion in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro while they finalize a settlement to resolve outstanding debts.

The property, valued at approximately R$ 18 million, faces a seizure order due to unpaid municipal property taxes (IPTU) from 2021, 2022, and 2023. The total debt is estimated to be between R$ 600,000 and R$ 680,000. Legal representatives for the 91-year-old artist stated that negotiations with the Rio de Janeiro municipality are in an advanced stage to settle all tax liabilities related to the estate.

Separately, Aragão is involved in a family legal dispute with his eldest daughter, Juliana Aragão, regarding an alleged unpaid loan related to an inherited property. The comedian has denied any wrongdoing in that matter, claiming he has been a victim of blackmail.