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Legal and public controversy involving Arthur do Val

Overview

Former state deputy Arthur do Val is facing legal and public scrutiny following controversial remarks made during a debate on the ‘Inteligência Ltda.’ podcast. During the exchange, candidate Natália Boulos noted she is the granddaughter of a Ukrainian war refugee, to which do Val responded, ‘apresenta para nós’ (introduce them to us).

This comment drew immediate criticism as a perceived reference to a 2022 scandal involving leaked audio of do Val making predatory comments about Ukrainian women. Boulos and her legal team have since filed a complaint with the Electoral Public Prosecutor's Office, classifying the remark as gender-based political violence intended to disqualify her before voters. Guilherme Boulos, Chief of Staff of the Presidency, also publicly condemned the remarks, stating do Val lacked respect and limits.

In addition to the podcast controversy, the Public Ministry of São Paulo has filed a criminal complaint against do Val for incitement to crime. This charge relates to comments made on his YouTube channel regarding ‘Operação Carbono Oculto,’ an investigation into organized crime in the fuel sector, where he stated that certain financial operators involved in money laundering ‘tem que ser morto’ (must be killed).

Entities

Arthur do Val · Natália Boulos · MTST · Guilherme Boulos · Missão

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Arthur do Val sparks controversy with remark about Natália Boulos’s Ukrainian heritage

    Former deputy Arthur do Val sparked controversy during a debate by making a remark about Natália Boulos’s Ukrainian grandmother, referencing his past sexist comments about Ukrainian refugees.

  2. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Natália Boulos files complaint against Arthur do Val after debate remarks

    Natália Boulos filed an electoral complaint against Arthur do Val for misogynistic remarks during a debate, while the MPSP also denounced him for incitement to crime regarding comments on financial operators.

Sources

areavip.com.br · brasil247.com · brasilemfolhas.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · em.com.br · jornalfolhadoestado.com · metropoles.com · oantagonista.uol.com.br · revistaforum.com.br · spacemoney.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br

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