# Pernambuco development agenda under Lyra expands > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pernambuco-governor-raquel-lyras-initiatives > Updated: 2026-07-25T14:49:57.000Z. Sources: 44. Developments: 8. June 2026 saw Governor Raquel Lyra’s administration accelerate a multi‑sector development programme across Pernambuco. New kindergartens opened in Ibirajuba, Tuparetama, Serra Talhada and a third creche was approved for Santa Cruz da Baixa Verde (R$ 7 million), while Serra Talhada projects invested R$ 11.1 million for over 600 early‑education places. Infrastructure upgrades included the PE‑560 highway opening in Bodocó, road paving in Pesqueira, smart‑signal systems and BRT‑terminal improvements in the Recife metro area, and the “Programa Ilumina PE” lighting programme. The Morar Bem PE housing scheme completed 378 renovations and granted 141 land titles in Olinda’s Peixinhos neighbourhood; land regularisation also delivered deeds in Sertânia and other municipalities. Health and social services were bolstered by a mobile dental unit sent to Altinho and a new women’s reference centre in Buíque. In Serra Talhada, a desalination unit for the Xukuru community and sports‑court upgrades at the Indigenous School Ororubá were finished. On 28 July 2026 Lyra inaugurated a R$ 92.4 million urban slope‑stabilisation project in Jardim Monte Verde, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, protecting about 5 000 residents and 23 000 people in the wider metro area. Later in June the State Drug Policy Plan (Pepod) was launched, and in late July Lyra toured Sertão works, inspecting new creches, maternity hospital and scientific‑police complex. The 56th Missa do Vaqueiro took place on 26 July 2026 in Serrita; Lyra attended alongside Vice‑Governor Krause and other senior politicians. A security operation costing R$ 86.4 thousand deployed about 480 police, military and rescue personnel, while the state allocated R$ 2 million to fund the ceremony and R$ 2.5 million for park‑infrastructure upgrades. The event was used by political leaders, including Marília Arraes, to endorse President Lula’s re‑election, highlighting the blend of cultural heritage and political support in Pernambuco. ## Claims - The Pernambuco state government allocated R$ 2 million for the Missa via the Fundação Padre João Câncio. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Governor Raquel Lyra and Vice‑Governor Priscila Krause attended the ceremony. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Missa do Vaqueiro is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of Pernambuco. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The state invested R$ 2.5 million to re‑qualify Parque Estadual João Câncio for the event. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The 56th Missa do Vaqueiro was held on 26 July 2026 at Parque Estadual João Câncio in Serrita, Pernambuco. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A security operation for the Missa cost R$ 86.4 thousand and involved about 480 personnel. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The 56th Missa do Vaqueiro was held on 26 July 2026 in Parque Estadual João Câncio, Serrita, Pernambuco. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Senator Humberto Costa, federal deputy João Campos, Vice‑Governor‑candidate Carlos Costa and deputy Marília Arraes were present at the Missa. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Marília Arraes attended the Missa accompanied by political allies João Campos, Carlos Costa, Humberto Costa and others. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Governor Raquel Lyra and Vice‑Governor Priscila Krause attended the Missa. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Marília Arraes attended the Missa and endorsed President Luiz Inácio Lula's re‑election. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Thousands of participants attended the Missa. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-07-25: Pernambuco's 56th Missa do Vaqueiro draws governor, candidates The 56th Missa do Vaqueiro in Serrita on 26 July 2026 received R$ 2 M state funding, a R$ 86.4 k security operation with 480 staff, and attendance by Governor Raquel Lyra, Vice‑Governor Priscila Krause and Mar 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/governor-raquel-lyra-visits-salgueiro-receives-citizen-honor-and-inspects-projects ### 2026-06-28: Pernambuco launches first state drug policy plan Pernambuco unveiled Pepod, its first state drug policy plan, with UN partners, focusing on prevention, care and reintegration through 2030. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pernambuco-officials-launch-health-and-education-projects-in-agreste-towns ### 2026-06-26: Governor Raquel Lyra launches multi‑million infrastructure and housing projects in Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra announced multi‑million infrastructure, housing and water projects across Pernambuco, including a desalination unit in Pesqueira, home reforms and property titles in Olinda, and a festival‑ 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/governor-raquel-lyra-launches-housing-upgrades-and-140-million-mobility-plan-in-recife-metro ### 2026-06-20: Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra Opens First Creche and 300th Community Kitchen in Sertão Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra opened a new R$ 5.7 M early‑childhood centre in Tuparetama and the state’s 300th community kitchen in Sertânia, also delivering 169 land titles to local families. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pernambuco-governor-raquel-lyra-opens-first-creche-and-300th-community-kitchen-in-serto ### 2026-06-17: Governor Raquel Lyra launches PE‑560 highway and rural property titles in Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra opened the long‑awaited PE‑560 highway, delivered 84 land titles and school buses in Bodocó, and announced R$23.7 million for a new school, road works and a community kitchen in Orocó, Pern 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pernambuco-governor-raquel-lyra-announces-r237-m-investment-in-oroc ### 2026-06-13: Governor Raquel Lyra unveils Orocó projects and defends medical aircraft purchase Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra will visit Orocó to launch infrastructure projects while a report notes she has used a newly bought medical aircraft for political trips. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/governor-raquel-lyra-unveils-oroc-projects-and-defends-medical-aircraft-purchase ### 2026-06-13: Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra Opens New Early‑Childhood Center in Ibirajuba Governor Raquel Lyra inaugurated a R$2.6 million early‑childhood centre in Ibirajuba, Pernambuco, adding 162 places and two school buses, as part of the Juntos pela Educação programme; deputy Débora Almeida was 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pernambuco-governor-raquel-lyra-opens-new-ibirajuba-creche ### 2026-06-06: Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra Allocates Over R$37 Million for New Police Vehicles and Gear Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra announced a R$ 37 million security upgrade, supplying new vehicles, firearms and protective gear to state police and fire services to boost public safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pernambuco-governor-raquel-lyra-allocates-over-r37-million-for-new-police-vehicles-and-gear --- Cite as: Pernambuco development agenda under Lyra expands. 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