Allegations of funding irregularities involving Senator Rêgo

Overview

Reports emerged alleging that Senator Veneziano Vital do Rêgo (MDB-PB) directed R$ 210 million in parliamentary amendments toward expansion works on the BR-230 highway in Paraíba. The allegations suggest that construction consortia involved in these projects sub-contracted companies linked to relatives and partners of the senator’s former and current staff members. Specifically, documentation indicated links between sub-contractors and a former staffer, as well as the staffer’s brother-in-law.

In response to these reports, Senator Vital, who is a reelection candidate, filed a request with the Electoral Justice system for a right of reply. His legal team argues that the reporting practiced “selective omission” and requested that the news outlet publish his full response with equal prominence to the original article.

Entities

Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social · Renan Santos · Folha de S. Paulo · DNIT · Veneziano Vital

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Veneziano Vital seeks right of reply in Electoral Justice
Senator Veneziano Vital has sought a right of reply in Electoral Justice following a Folha de S. Paulo report regarding R$ 210 million in parliamentary amendments linked to a former staffer.
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Senator Veneziano Vital do Rêgo linked to BR-230 highway funding controversy
Senator Veneziano Vital do Rêgo faces scrutiny over R$ 210 million in amendments for BR-230 works, with allegations of sub-contracts involving companies linked to his former and current staff.

Sources

brasil247.com · informaparaiba.com.br · revistaempreende.com.br · valor.globo.com · wscom.com.br