# Electoral pressure allegations in Maranhão

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/electoral-pressure-allegations-in-maranho
> Updated: 2026-08-11T11:21:49.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In Campestre do Maranhão, Mayor Fernando Bermuda allegedly threatened municipal employees with dismissal if they voted for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Reports indicated that messages circulated in municipal groups, including an AI-generated song, pressured staff to support Flávio Bolsonaro instead.

Following these allegations, the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) unanimously expelled Bermuda for “grave party infidelity.” While defending his actions, Bermuda claimed he was merely expressing a “point of view about politics,” arguing that a Lula reelection could negatively impact the municipality and necessitate the dismissal of certain “petistas” (PT supporters).

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Fernando Bermuda expelled from PSB after threatening municipal employees

The PSB has expelled the mayor of Campestre do Maranhão, Fernando Bermuda, for threatening to fire municipal employees who do not support Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fernando-bermuda-expelled-from-psb-after-threatening-municipal-employees

### 2026-08-07: Maranhão mayor threatens workers over Lula support as PT governor hopeful urges nationalized campaign

Maranhão mayor Fernando Bermuda allegedly threatened municipal staff over Lula support, while PT governor hopeful Felipe Camarão calls for a nationally‑focused campaign ahead of the 2026 state election.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maranho-mayor-threatens-workers-over-lula-support-as-pt-governor-hopeful-urges-nationalized-campaign

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