# Bahia Public Ministry investigation of Pablo Marçal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bahia-public-ministry-investigation-of-pablo-maral > Updated: 2026-09-10T14:09:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Public Ministry of the State of Bahia (MP-BA) has initiated an administrative procedure to investigate influencer and pre-candidate Pablo Marçal for religious racism. The investigation follows social media interviews in which Marçal allegedly made derogatory remarks regarding African-matrix religions, such as Candomblé and Umbanda. Marçal reportedly stated, ‘if macumba worked, Bahia would be Dubai,’ and claimed that ‘every macumbeiro is a loser in life,’ while describing practitioners as ‘envious’ people who do not prosper. The Prosecutor's Office is examining whether these statements constitute religious racism under the Brazilian Racism Law, which includes increased penalties for offenses committed through social communication. The MP-BA is also investigating potential regional discrimination, as the remarks linked the socioeconomic status of Bahia to the practice of these religions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Bahia Public Ministry investigates Pablo Marçal for religious racism The Bahia Public Ministry is investigating influencer Pablo Marçal for religious racism and regional discrimination following derogatory comments about African-matrix religions and the state of Bahia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahia-public-ministry-investigates-pablo-maral-for-religious-racism ### 2026-08-25: Bahia Public Ministry investigates Rádio Cultura FM directors The Bahia Public Ministry is investigating Rádio Cultura FM and the Aracruz Residents' Association over allegations of financial mismanagement and potential misuse of public funds. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahia-public-ministry-investigates-rdio-cultura-fm-directors --- Cite as: Bahia Public Ministry investigation of Pablo Marçal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bahia-public-ministry-investigation-of-pablo-maral