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São Paulo Terminates Sustenidos’ Theatro Municipal Contract After Refusal to Fire Employee

City officials say audit findings plus the refusal to dismiss a collaborator over a violent post triggered a new selection process to replace the manager.

Overview

  • The city confirmed it is conducting the rescission in compliance with law and will open a new chamamento público to choose a successor organization.
  • Mayor Ricardo Nunes cited longstanding findings by the municipal audit court and Sustenidos’ refusal to dismiss Pedro Guida over a post about Charlie Kirk as decisive factors.
  • The Tribunal de Contas do Município sent an ofício on September 19 giving 48 hours for the city to report on launching the new call for proposals.
  • Officials said an emergency contract will be used to maintain operations, with a Plano de Desmobilização to ensure continuity of artistic activities during the transition.
  • The 2021 contract had been questioned for tender scoring and execution irregularities, 28 city councilors urged termination, and Sustenidos had not commented as of the latest reports.