Former candidate for vice-governor of Amazonas vows to sue Havan after being accused of video theft

The Infrastructure Secretary of Presidente Figueiredo (AM), Cláudio José Ernesto Machado, also known as “Engenheiro Machadão”, was fired after being caught allegedly exchanging packaging products to pay the lowest price at Havan. The action resulted in his dismissal on Monday (April 14, 2025). Cláudio Machado was allegedly caught in a Havan store in Manaus, in the Flores neighborhood. The moment was released by businessman Luciano Hang on Sunday…

Claudio Machado denies any illegal practice and says he will sue the chain of stores in court for the exhibition; the politician was exonerated from the municipal office after repercussions of the case. A video that circulates on social media shows the former candidate for vice-governor of the Amazon Claudio Machado, better known as Machadão, involved in a case in which he allegedly tried to obtain financial advantage in a Havana unit in the cit…