Brazilian Mayor Faces Party Sanctions Over Political Video

The Republicanos party is contemplating disciplinary action against Sorocaba Mayor Rodrigo Manga following his social media post from the União Brasil party headquarters in the city. The building prominently displays photos of Manga and his wife, Sirlange Maganhato, who is a pre-candidate for federal deputy with União Brasil.

"There is a strong movement within the party seeking some form of punishment. There is a clear sense of betrayal," Marcos Pereira, the national president of Republicanos, told Estadão. However, Manga expressed unawareness of the dissatisfaction.

Manga stated that he respects Pereira and is available to clarify any doubts about the video. "My wife is a pre-candidate for federal deputy for União Brasil, and I will support her. They are friendly parties that work together," he explained, referring to the alliance with Governor Tarcísio and Flávio. Manga also affirmed his commitment to the Republicanos, the party through which he was elected and re-elected mayor.

The video in question, posted three weeks prior, showed Manga joking with followers at the new União Brasil headquarters. "Here's my photo with hers. Comment: who is more beautiful? Who brought more luck: Sirlange marrying Manga, or Manga marrying Sirlange?" the mayor asked.

Manga, known as the 'tiktoker' mayor, has a significant social media following. He was re-elected in 2024 with 73% of the vote. Previously, he was temporarily removed from office in November 2025 due to allegations of obstructing investigations into alleged health department diversions, but was reinstated by a Supreme Court minister's injunction in March 2026. He faces charges including criminal organization and money laundering related to Federal Police Operation Copia e Cola, which his defense denies.