The weather in Al-Yarg changed quickly. Staff were instructed not to comment on the matter, and parliamentarians expressed surprise at the incident, saying they found out about the arrest through the press. In the hallways, the prevailing feeling is fear. Deputies allied with Basilar claim that the president has shown in recent days his lack of confidence that he is being monitored by the police.
At approximately nine o’clock in the morning, federal police agents arrived at the association’s building to execute search and seizure orders on the eighth floor, where the presidential office is located. The movement caught the attention of civil servants and parliamentarians who were already in the chamber for their morning duties.
According to the Allies, Basilar arrived in Allerg around 7 a.m., the usual time he usually leaves. At around 10:50 a.m., he hurriedly went to the Federal Police Department in Rio to give his statement, where he ended up being arrested.
The arrest sparked an internal race for information and raised doubts about the continuity of the day’s legislative agenda. The representatives are discussing the possibility of canceling the session, while Guilherme Delaroli heads to Allerge to meet with the Council’s Attorney General. During the meeting, he intends to clarify the legal consequences of the arrest and determine the next steps for the Board of Directors.
Guilherme Delaroli maintains a good relationship with both Governor Claudio Castro and Rodrigo Baselar. National Front agents arrived at Al-Arj in an unmarked vehicle in compliance with court orders. On Wednesday morning, members of the Committee on the Constitution and Justice (CCJ) – including Chairman Rodrigo Amorim – meet in the House of Representatives to discuss the agendas planned for the plenary session, including budget issues.
During the ICJ hearing, Rodrigo Amorim commented on Basilar’s arrest and said they were saddened by the news. The representatives who participated were surprised. The information was initially circulated in a WhatsApp group in which only representatives close to Basilar were present.
The police operation and Basilar’s arrest reshaped the political environment in Allerge, surprising allies and leading to a day of tension at the headquarters of the legislature in Rio de Janeiro.