Local management has generated political friction, especially involving federal deputy Guilherme Boulos, who, according to the authorities, has hindered joint actions to resolve the situation
The mayor of São Paulo, was the first participant of the program ‘Just worth the truth ‘new program of Young Pan. During the interview with Marco Antônio Villathe mayor talked about the Moinho favela, located near the central region and the railway, which has been identified as an important center of drug trafficking operations. Investigations conducted by the Public Prosecution Service and the Civil Police reveal that the site is home to a “crime court” and a drug production laboratory. The structure of the favela, with walls that make police action difficult, facilitates illicit activities, turning it into a true bunker for traffickers. “The situation of favela residents is critical. Many live in vulnerable conditions and are, in a way, hostages of the crime -dominated environment,” said Nunes. “The need for relocation of these people for decent dwellings is urgent, according to the authorities. The area is owned by the federal government and is under the responsibility of the Union Heritage Superintendence (SPU),” he added.
The management of the site has generated political friction, especially involving the federal deputy which, according to the authorities, has difficulty joint actions to resolve the situation. Among the traffickers associated with the favela, Léo do Moinho stands out, considered one of the main drug suppliers in the region. Recently, joint operations of the Public Prosecution Service, Civil Police, State Government and City Hall of São Paulo resulted in the arrest of dozens of traffickers, including Leo do Moinho. Authorities emphasize the importance of dismantling trafficking in the favela and providing worthy living conditions to their residents, who are not involved in criminal activities.
