Residents of a distinguished neighborhood protest during a visit by the deputy mayor of San Paolo

Residents of a distinguished neighborhood protest during a visit by the deputy mayor of San Paolo


Mello Araújo denies that the event was directed to the city and claims to have left the place only because he was unable to grant the interview

THE Deputy mayor From San Paolo, Ricardo de Mello Araújo, was the goal of a protest by the residents of Jardim Pantanal, in the Eastern of the capital, on the morning of Monday 3. The former commander of the route in the last few days, A, according to the their social networks, “accompany, organize and welcome people In the flood“.




In the videos recorded at the time, Mello Araújo is seen using the orange vest of civil defense in a group of residents. When it leaves the place to enter a school, some people raise their hand with the thumbs that aim down near the gate.

Wanted, the deputy of Ricardo Nunes He reported that it was a spontaneous demonstration in front of the cameras, which would start with the arrival of a television team to interview him.

“I was there every day, all very quiet. People took advantage of being live and started talking. It was impossible to answer questions, so I said I was entering inside [da escola]”He said.

Among the main complaints of the residents is the Penha dam, on the Tietê river, which would be partially closed from the beginning of the rains, Friday, interrupting the flow of water. Damaged water images spread on social networks, irritating residents.

In a video published today, SP águas, State Water Agency of San Paolo – which has replaced the Department for water and electricity (Daaee) – reports that the dam does not influence the flow of water in the region.

“The neighborhoods of the San Miguel and Jardim Pantanal region, in addition to the municipalities of Alto Tietê, as ItolequaqueCuba, Poá, Suzano and Mogi Das Cruzes are not influenced by the Penha dam operation.”

The Pantanal garden historically suffered from floods and was critical with the strong rains that hit the metropolitan region this weekend.

At a press conference this Monday, Nunes said that the city has planned to offer “financial help”, from $ 20,000 to $ 50,000, for residents of the region to give way.

According to Mello Araújo, a solution to the problem is studied. “The main moment is now to welcome and give the slightest comfort to these people,” he said.

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Residents of a distinguished neighborhood protest during a visit by the deputy mayor of San Paolo

Source: Terra

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