Francisco Tavares, Andrezito Miranda and Ideal Louro remain under arrest

According to the information gathered, the three defendants will be subject to a term of periodic presentation to the authorities, the provision of bail, a ban on leaving the country and the retention of their passports, while the judicial proceedings take place.

The coercive measures now applied are considered to be of an intermediate nature, not involving pre-trial detention, but imposing significant restrictions on the defendants' freedom of movement.

The term of periodic presentation obliges the accused to appear regularly before the police or judicial authorities, while the bond acts as a financial guarantee of compliance with procedural obligations.

On the other hand, the ban on leaving national territory and the retention of passports are intended to prevent possible flight and ensure the continuity of the process until a final decision is reached.

The case has had a strong impact on the political scene on the island of Brava, especially as it involves a figure who has held leadership positions in the municipality. Francisco Tavares led the city council during the 2020-2024 term, a period in which several municipal projects now under scrutiny were carried out.

The inclusion of the former municipal secretary Andrezito Miranda in the case reinforces the administrative dimension of the case, while the constitution of the contractor Ideal Louro as a defendant points to the contractual aspect and the execution of public works.

It is important to stress that, under Cape Verdean law, defendants benefit from the presumption of innocence until a final judgment is passed. The measures applied do not represent a conviction, but rather precautionary mechanisms provided for in the law to safeguard the smooth running of the process.

So far, no official details have been released about the amount of bail set or the frequency of the mandatory presentations.

The Bravense population is following the developments closely, in a process that could mark one of the most delicate moments in the recent history of local government on the island.

It is hoped that further clarifications from the judicial authorities or the defendants' defense lawyers may emerge in the coming days.

Bravanews will continue to follow the case and bring you updates as soon as new data is officially confirmed.