Did you see? Two Pre-candidates release convention dates, Saint Peter's Festival, missing singer and other news of the week on g1 Photo: Art: g1 Check out the summary of some of the main news released by g1 Maranhão in the week of July 28th to 4th. ? Click here and subscribe to the g1 Maranhão channel on WhatsApp Sunday (28) Truck hits a pole while overtaking in São Luís, says PM A truck crashed into a public lighting pole on Sunday afternoon (28), on Avenida São Luís Rei de França, towards Cohab, in São Luís. According to information from the Military Police, the accident occurred during an attempted overtaking. Images taken at the scene show that the impact broke the pole, which was left leaning over the track. Part of the wiring fell on the truck, which made it difficult for vehicles to pass and caused traffic to be blocked. At the time of the accident, it was raining heavily in the region. When the police arrived at the scene, teams from the Municipal Department of Traffic and Transport (SMTT) were already on the road to carry out inspections and organize traffic. Monday (29) Thousands of devotees and bumba meu boi groups pay tribute to Saint Peter in São Luís Thousands of believers, devotees, tourists and bumba meu boi players participate, on Monday (29), in the traditional feast of Saint Peter, in São Luís. The program began at 8pm on Sunday (28), in the Chapel of Saint Peter, and continues throughout the day with religious and cultural activities. The celebration is one of the most traditional in Maranhão's June calendar. Every year, faithful arrive at the chapel to pay promises, light candles, give thanks for blessings achieved and follow the tributes to the saint, considered the protector of those who play. Even after the early hours of the morning, the participants remained lively in Largo de São Pedro. While there was no performance on stage, the public kept the party going with the sound of rattles and drums. Tuesday (30) Singer reports threats before disappearing in Greater São Luís; police investigate Singer Edyson Bruno Reis Barbosa, known artistically as Astro, has been missing since the early hours of Sunday (28), in Greater São Luís. The case is investigated by the Civil Police of Maranhão (PC-MA). Before disappearing, the artist published a video on social media saying that he was being threatened and that he feared for his own safety (see the video above). According to family members, Edyson Bruno left home around 1:50 am on Sunday, at Residencial Village Garden 1, in the Miritiua neighborhood, in São José de Ribamar, in Greater São Luís. Before leaving, he informed that he was going to meet someone at a convenience. Since then, he has not maintained contact with his family. Known in municipalities such as Vitória do Mearim, Arari and other cities in Baixada Maranhense, the singer also recorded a video shortly before his disappearance in which he claimed to be receiving threats, said he was scared and declared his love for his family, in a farewell tone. Couple suspected of killing businessman in Imperatriz is transferred to Maranhão Also on Tuesday, g1 reported that the couple suspected of killing businessman Laércio Miller, earlier this month, in Imperatriz, 626 km from São Luís, was transferred to Maranhão. The accused, Tiago Monteiro and Yala Kananda Alves, were arrested in Ceará and chose not to answer questions from the Civil Police of Maranhão (PC-MA). According to the police, Tiago and his son, Gabriel Monteiro, are detained at the Imperatriz Prison Resocialization Unit. Gabriel gave a statement, reported his involvement in the crime and handed over his cell phone to the police. Yala Kananda is being held at the Carolina Women's Prison, 860 km from São Luís. According to police chief Josenildo Ferreira, Gabriel's statement contains information that indicates that the crime occurred inside the residence. However, according to the delegate, the young man also admits to a greater role in hiding the corpse, claiming to have been embarrassed by his father. Wednesday (1st) PF arrests suspect of producing and sharing child sexual exploitation material in São Luís Disclosure/Federal Police The Federal Police (PF) carried out, on Wednesday (1st), Operation Ghost Account to investigate crimes of sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in São Luís. During the action, a preventive arrest warrant and a search and seizure warrant were served against someone investigated for producing and sharing child sexual exploitation material through platforms digital. According to the PF, during compliance with court orders, electronic devices were seized and will be subjected to forensic examination. Analysis of the material should help advance investigations and identify possible victims and others involved in the crime. The corporation did not release the identity of the suspect or details about the investigation. Thursday (2) Orleans Brandão and Felipe Camarão define dates for the conventions to formalize candidacies for the government of MA Reproduction/Disclosure Two pre-candidates for the government of Maranhão have already defined the dates of the party conventions that will formalize the candidacies for the 2026 elections. Orleans Brandão (MDB) will hold the event on July 25th, while Felipe Camarão (PT) scheduled the convention for August 1st. Party conventions can be held between July 20th and August 5th. During this period, the parties approve candidacies for the positions of governor, vice-governor, senator, federal deputy and state deputy. Orleans Brandão will be the first among the main pre-candidates for the Palácio dos Leões to make his candidacy official. The expectation is that the MDB will complete the composition of the majority ticket by next week. The convention will be held in São Luís and should bring together parties from the government's allied base. MP denounces ex-boss and PM for torture against maid in MA g1 also published on Monday that the Public Ministry of Maranhão denounced businesswoman Carolina Sthela Ferreira dos Anjos and military police officer Michael Bruno Lopes Santos for attempted qualified homicide, aggravated torture and attempted abortion against the then maid Samara Regina, aged 19, who was five months pregnant at the time of the crime. Carolina Sthela was arrested in Piauí, when she tried to escape to another state, since then, she has been in the Pedrinhas Penitentiary Complex. Michael Bruno also remains in prison. The complaint was signed by the MP-MA on June 29, 2026 and distributed to the Court on the 30th. The case is being processed in the District of Paço do Lumiar, in the Metropolitan Region of São Luís. The Public Ministry also requested that the two accused be taken to the Popular Jury and that their preventive detention be maintained. Friday (3) Mayor of Turilândia, Paulo Curió, and the first lady, Eva Dantas, are among the defendants. Reproduction The Court of Justice of Maranhão (TJ-MA) maintained the removal of the mayor of Turilândia, José Paulo Dantas Silva Neto, known as Paulo Curió, vice-mayor Janaína Soares Lima, councilors and people linked to the municipal administration. The decision was taken in a criminal action investigating the existence of an alleged criminal organization, which allegedly embezzled R$56 million from the municipality's public coffers. The decision was signed by judge Maria da Graça Peres Soares Amorim, from the 3rd Criminal Chamber of the TJ-MA. The case is linked to a request for preventive detention and investigates suspicions of fraud in tenders, embezzlement of public resources, corruption, embezzlement and money laundering. According to the decision, precautionary measures must continue to be valid for 180 days, counting from the summons, or until the end of the investigation phase of the process, whichever comes first. Instruction is the stage in which evidence is collected, witnesses are interviewed and documents are analyzed before the trial. Police identify driver who took singer before his disappearance Also on Friday, g1 reported that the Civil Police of Maranhão (PC-MA) identified the app driver who ran a race for singer Edyson Bruno Reis Barbosa, known as Astro, before his disappearance. The artist has been missing since the early hours of Sunday (28), in Greater São Luís. According to the Civil Police, the driver was interviewed as a witness and released after giving a statement. The corporation also reported that images from security cameras are being analyzed as part of the investigations. The police stated that other steps continue to be taken to gather evidence that could contribute to clarifying the case, which remains under investigation by the Department of Personal Protection (DPP/SHPP). Saturday (4) Facade of the Palácio dos Leões, headquarters of the government of Maranhão Disclosure/Secap The race for the Government of Maranhão already has six pre-candidates officially placed for the 2026 electoral dispute. The names represent different political camps, but the number of competitors is expected to increase in the coming weeks. In addition to the pre-candidacies of André Luís (Missão), Eduardo Braide (PSD), Enilton Rodrigues (PSOL), Felipe Camarão (PT), Orleans Brandão (MDB) and Saulo Arcangeli (PSTU), there is room for new names to emerge.