Councilor Requests Ineligibility for São Paulo Mayor's Wife Over Campaign Misconduct

São Paulo Councilor Amanda Paschoal (PSOL) has formally requested the Regional Electoral Prosecutor's Office to declare Regina Nunes, wife of Mayor Ricardo Nunes and a pre-candidate for state deputy, ineligible for eight years. The request, filed on May 15, 2026, stems from allegations that a municipal civil servant from the Department of Human Rights was employed to produce social media content for Regina Nunes during official work hours. Reports indicate the employee, Breno de Souza Santos, accompanied the First Lady on pre-campaign events while receiving a monthly salary from the city. Although São Paulo City Hall denied the claims, labeling them as persecution, and announced the employee's dismissal, evidence suggested his involvement since February. Paschoal argues this constitutes an abuse of political power and a violation of electoral laws prohibiting public agents from participating in campaigns. The councilor seeks fines, the revocation of any potential election victory, and an investigation into administrative improbity, asserting that the use of public resources created an unfair advantage in the electoral process.