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Zé Medeiros files complaints regarding UFMT political use and drug trafficking
Senator-elect Zé Medeiros (PL) has filed representations with the Electoral Public Ministry to investigate the alleged political use of the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) to support Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidential candidacy. The complaints seek to determine if university administration, resources, or official channels were used for electoral promotion, potentially constituting an abuse of power.
Medeiros specifically requested clarifications regarding the suspension of academic activities between October 23 and 26, as formalized by Resolution CONSEPE nº 700/2026. He also cited a video in which a student representative announced the suspension and concluded with a request for votes for Lula.
Additionally, the lawmaker submitted a request to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security to obtain data on drug trafficking occurrences and crime prevention measures on the Cuiabá campus.
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Federal University of Mato Grosso · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Marluce Aparecida Souza e Silva · Ministry of Justice and Public Security · Zé Medeiros
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Academic activities at UFMT were suspended between October 23 and 26. rdmonline.com.br · odocumento.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Zé Medeiros filed representations with the Electoral Public Ministry regarding UFMT. rdmonline.com.br · odocumento.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Medeiros requested information from the Ministry of Justice regarding drug trafficking at the university. rdmonline.com.br · odocumento.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The investigation concerns the potential use of UFMT to support Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's candidacy. rdmonline.com.br · odocumento.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspension of activities was formalized by Resolution CONSEPE nº 700/2026. rdmonline.com.br · odocumento.com.br