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Brazil public works and municipal corruption investigations

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The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) identified serious irregularities in 15 out of 24 public works projects audited under the Fiscobras 2026 program. These projects, funded by the Lula administration, involve approximately R$ 6.1 billion in resources. A notable case involves the Teresina Metro in Piauí, where technical units recommended halting the project due to suspected overpricing and duplicate budget items, with potential losses estimated at R$ 40.72 million. While 14 other projects showed irregularities that do not necessarily prevent their continuation, the final decision regarding the suspension of the Teresina Metro remains subject to a specific court ruling. Notably, the audit of the Angra 3 Thermonuclear Power Plant was excluded from the Fiscobras 2026 list pending a decision on the project’s continuity by the National Energy Policy Council. Simultaneously, authorities are investigating corruption at the municipal level. In Piauí, the State Public Ministry opened a civil inquiry into the Mayor of Jurema Jurema, Kaylanne Oliveira, regarding road maintenance procurement, specifically focusing procurement. The investigation focuses on discrepancies between contracted mechanized services and manual labor performed. performed, as well as allegations that services began before formal contracts were concluded. In Pernambuco, the Federal Police launched Operation Check-out to investigate suspects accused of destroying evidence related to Operation Check-in, which targets a criminal organization suspected of embezzlement and contract fraud involving the Recife City Hall. This includes investigations into 2020 outsourcing contracts where a company received approximately R$ 25.8 million, partly through federal funding.

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