Nei Rodrigues takes over Manauscult after Osvaldo Cardoso’s dismissal

Manaus (AM) – Appointed this Friday (22), Reginei Rodrigues, known as Nei Rodrigues, who is currently the director of major events, will be temporarily responsible for the direction of the Municipal Foundation of Culture, Tourism and Events of Manaus (Manauscult). The decision was published in the Official Gazette of the Municipality (DOM), on Thursday (21).

Sambista who led the Samba School Reino Unido da Liberdade to the four-time Manaus Carnival title in 2019, for now, holds the position on an interim basis, but there is optimism in the culture and events sector that he will become official in the role.

Previously, the person holding the position was lawyer Osvaldo Cardoso, who was appointed to the position in April this year and leaves the position 8 months after taking over at the invitation of David Almeida.

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