Former Martins Soares Mayor Shot at Campaign Event as Police Probe Electoral Motive

Overview

• Fernando Almeida was hit in the arm and chest on November 8 during a car-sticker drive, received hospital care, and was released the next day to recover at home.
• The Civil Police are investigating whether the attack had an electoral motive, with suspects reported to have fled toward a nearby rural community and no arrests so far.
• The Minas Gerais PSDB condemned the shooting and called for swift accountability, and the opposing coalition issued a solidarity note rejecting violence.
• The supplementary election follows a TRE-MG ruling that voided the 2024 winners for abuse of political and economic power and misuse of public resources.
• Voters will choose between José Santana and Márcia, backed by Almeida under a PSDB-Cidadania-PSD ticket, and Michell Bahia and Renata, supported by Republicanos, PDT, MDB, Mobiliza, and the Brazil of Hope federation of PT, PCdoB, and PV.