In Nilópolis, in Baixada Fluminense, the David clan, of Lebanese origin with roots in the city since the 1920s, faces an internal rupture. The family is known for Anísio David, famous for the illegal numbers game and patron and honorary president of the Beija-Flor samba school, as well as his brothers Farid and Miguel, who stood out in local political life. A banner with portraits of the eight David brothers seemed to represent an attempt at a truce between the relatives.
The rupture between family members was caused by Anísio's dissatisfaction with his nephews' management in public office. Abraão David Neto, known as Abraãozinho and affiliated with PL, is the current mayor of Nilópolis and son of Miguel. Ricardo Abrão, affiliated with the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), is a federal deputy seeking re-election and son of Farid. Both are cited in the article as targets of Anísio's dissatisfaction.
The conflict intensified during the elections, worsening the existing division in the clan. The article does not detail what specific issues motivated the rupture between Anísio and his nephews, only mentions that their performance in public office is behind the animosity. The David family is one of the most influential in Nilópolis, combining economic power linked to the illegal numbers game, cultural prestige through Beija-Flor, and political influence in the municipality.
