# Binho Galinha criminal case in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/binho-galinha-criminal-case-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-08T19:25:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, Brazilian deputy Kléber Cristian Escolano de Almeida, known as Binho Galinha, was sentenced to 36 years in prison for a range of offenses, including illegal firearm possession and involvement in organized crime. The conviction stemmed from investigations that linked him to an armed criminal organization operating in the Feira de Santana area of Bahia.

A month later, in August 2026, Brazil's Electoral Public Ministry filed a request to annul Galinha's candidacy for re‑election to the state legislature. The ministry argued that his leadership of a paramilitary group and his criminal convictions disqualify him under a recent Supreme Electoral Court ruling that bars candidates associated with organized crime from running for office. The case is pending before the Regional Electoral Court of Bahia.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Novo party seeks revocation of Lula and Alckmin candidacies

Brazil's Novo Party has asked the TSE to revoke Lula and Alckmin's candidacies and declare them ineligible, alleging abuse of power during a Carnival parade funded by public resources.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-electoral-prosecutor-moves-to-block-binho-galinhas-reelection

### 2026-07-09: Binho Galinha sentenced to 36 years in prison

Bahia deputy Binho Galinha was sentenced to 36 years for firearms crimes tied to Operation El Patrón; co‑defendants also sentenced, and the defense plans appeals.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-lawmaker-binho-galinha-sentenced-in-armscontrol-case

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