**Mayor of Grajaú, Mercial Arruda, Under Suspicion of Wage Deviations and Irregu

**Mayor of Grajaú, Mercial Arruda, Under Suspicion of Wage Deviations and Irregularities** Our last months, the city of Grajaú, In Maranhão, has become the scene of serious complaints against the administration of Mayor Mercial Arruda. The population and public servants are beginning to mobilize in search of clarification on the misappropriation of INSS funds and the lack of transfer of salary adjustments to Education employees. The most serious accusation involves the alleged misappropriation of INSS funds from public employees, a practice that compromises not only the municipality's revenue, but also the financial security of the servers, who are left without the guarantee of a decent retirement in the future. This situation creates a climate of insecurity and revolt among workers., who feel the direct impacts on their life planning. Furthermore, there is a cry for justice regarding the salary adjustment of 6,81% which should have been applied to Education professionals since 2018. Despite the legal determination that ensures this increase, teachers and other employees in the area have not yet received what is owed to them. This situation not only devalues the work of these dedicated professionals, but it also compromises the quality of education offered in the municipality, directly affecting students and their families. The population of Grajaú finds itself at a critical moment, demanding transparency in the actions of public administration and asking for a rigorous investigation into the allegations against Mayor Mercial Arruda. It is essential that the competent authorities analyze and hold accountable those who may be using public resources inappropriately., promoting impunity, and that justice works in favor of the rights of education workers, ensuring that their wages are respected and paid fairly. Faced with such irregularities, the popular outcry intensifies, and hope lies in community mobilization, that unites in search of reiv