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MP finds R$ 1.2 million show by Gusttavo Lima hired by the city of MG

The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais (MP-MG) launched, this Friday (27), a procedure to verify if there are elements for an investigation into the expenses of the 30th Cavalcade of the Jubilee of Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinhos, by the Municipality of Conceição. do Mato Dentro, in the interior of the state.

At the event, country singer Gusttavo Lima was hired for R$ 1.2 million. Besides him, Bruno and Marrone will also be at the event for R$ 520 thousand; Israel and Rodolffo for R$ 310 thousand; Di Paulo and Paulino for R$ 120 thousand; João Carreiro for R$ 100 thousand; and Thiago and Jonathan for R$ 90 thousand.

In total, BRL 2.3 million was spent by the city, which has a population of 17 thousand people, according to an estimate by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) last year.

wanted by CNN the municipal administration informed that the processes of hiring the artists “were carried out legally, in accordance with Federal Law 8666/93”.

Justifying the expenses, the city government claims that “there is no restriction on the use of resources from the Financial Compensation for Mineral Exploration”. [CFEM] in actions, projects and events that improve the quality of life of local residents.”

“Events that bring improvement in the life of the community and or investment for the economic development of the city, are expenses arising from tourism, to attract tourists, thus making the city receive back the investment in almost its entirety in income generation”, continue.

THE CNN sought out Gusttavo Lima’s advice to comment on the matter and is awaiting an answer.

Research in Roraima

In Roraima, the Public Ministry also opened a procedure to investigate a concert by Gusttavo Lima, in the city of São Luiz, in which R$ 800 thousand were committed.

The municipality, located in the south of the state, has a population of 8,232 inhabitants, according to IBGE projections. In the 2010 Census, the population of São Luiz was the smallest among the 15 cities in Roraima.

Considering the 8,232 inhabitants of the municipality, it would be as if each resident of São Luiz had paid R$ 97.18 for a ticket to watch the artist’s performance. The presentation is scheduled for December, at an agribusiness fair.

wanted by CNN To comment on the matter, the singer’s advice sent a note signed by lawyer Cláudio Bessas, in which he states that “all hiring of the artist by federal public entities is based on legality, that is, in accordance with what determines the bidding law. ”.

He also said that the artist’s team does not condone “illegalities committed by representatives of the public power, whether in any sphere.”

Controversy

The hiring of country artists by city halls is at the center of the cultural debate in Brazil after singer Zé Neto, from the duo with Cristiano, criticized, during a show in Sorriso (MT), the artists who perform with funds from the Rouanet Law.

The presentation took place on the 12th of May.

Source: CNN Brasil

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