Viamão Councilor Invites Late Ex-Governor Brizola During Tribute Session

Overview

• The incident occurred on December 18 during the penultimate session as the council honored the Escola Técnica de Agricultura Leonel de Moura Brizola.
• Presiding councilor Luisinho do Espigão asked if Leonel Brizola was in the chamber and invited him to the dais despite the former governor having died in 2004.
• Vereador Jonas Rodrigues escorted a representative of the technical school to the Mesa Diretora, and author of the motion Marco Borrega proceeded with remarks.
• Luisinho told g1 the mix‑up was an "equívoco de natureza estritamente protocolar," citing an unusual session after the chamber president was ordered to serve as interim mayor and a crowded agenda.
• Reports published on December 30 by g1, Estadão, and O Antagonista note the ceremony concluded and do not mention disciplinary measures.