This Saturday (10), São Paulo members protested inside the club’s headquarters in Morumbi. Banners and shouts of “Out Casares” (president) and “Out Olten Ayres” (President of the Deliberative Council) drew attention.
Protest by members today in the social part of São Paulo. Tracks with “Fora Casares”, “Fora Olten Ayres”, “Aprovem o Impeachment” and “Olten e Casares, Juntos contra São Paulo” were shown.
— Gabriel Sá (@OGObrielSa
“Approve impeachment,” showed another banner. The information comes from journalist Gabriel Sá.
Impeachment claim
The São Paulo Deliberative Council scheduled an extraordinary meeting for January 16th that could result in the removal of Júlio Casares from the club’s presidency.
For the impeachment to be approved, a favorable vote from 75% of eligible councilors will be required, which requires a high quorum. In total, 191 councilors are qualified to participate in the vote.
Protest by members today in the social part of São Paulo. Tracks with “Fora Casares”, “Fora Olten Ayres”, “Aprovem o Impeachment” and “Olten e Casares, Juntos contra São Paulo” were shown.
— Gabriel Sá (@OGObrielSa
According to the notice, the meeting will be held in person to guarantee vote secrecy, security and transparency in the process. Voting will last a maximum of two hours after the start of work.
Before that, counselors will be able to consult all documents related to the dismissal request, both in digital and in-person format.
Understand situation
The request for Júlio Casares’ removal was presented by advisors linked to the opposition, amid the scandal involving the illegal sale of a box at Morumbis during show days. The group known as Movimento Salve o Tricolor Paulista maintains that it is “practically impossible to rule out the hypothesis of science on the part of the club’s highest representative” regarding the scheme.
For the request to move forward internally, 52 signatures were needed, a number that was reached. The crisis intensified after the release of an audio that points to the clandestine sale of the cabin. The case involves Douglas Schwartzmann, assistant director of youth teams, and Mara Casares, the president’s ex-wife and current director of women’s, cultural and events at the club.
Contrary opinion, decision upheld
Before the official call for voting, the Advisory Council, made up of former presidents of São Paulo, met last Tuesday (6), in the capital of São Paulo. Names such as Leco and Carlos Miguel Aidar were present, as well as Júlio Casares himself.
After analyzing the case, the group concluded that there is no material evidence that proves the president’s direct responsibility in the scheme investigated and, therefore, took a position unfavorable to impeachment.
Despite the recommendation, the Deliberative Council decided to maintain the vote. The councilors’ vote will be secret, and approval of impeachment depends on a large majority. If the necessary quorum is not reached, the request will be archived.
