Mário Gomes Appeals for Pix Donations, Saying He Has No Money or Food

Overview

• He posted a video on Sunday announcing an online fundraising effort and shared the Pix key ajudamariogomes@gmail.com.
• He reported that seven masked, armed men invaded his Barrinha triplex earlier in December, bound relatives with plastic ties, and stole about R$50,000.
• Rio’s 16th Police Precinct is investigating the home invasion, with forensics activated, witness interviews underway, and security-camera footage requested.
• He was evicted from a Joá mansion in 2024 after debt-related proceedings linked to a former clothing business, which exacerbated his financial struggles.
• Off television since 2018, he has pursued other avenues, including unsuccessful 2022 and 2024 political bids and informal work such as selling sandwiches.