View of the city of Governador Valadares from the top of Pico da Ibituruna. Diego Souza/G1 Governador Valadares, in the Rio Doce Valley, will be the new capital of Minas Gerais this week, with the symbolic transfer of the state government headquarters to the municipality this Thursday (18) and Friday (19). The measure is part of a series of agendas of the Minas Gerais Executive in the city, which include offering free services to the population and holding institutional events. During the two days, Praça Dr. João Paulo Pinheiro, known as Praça da Estação, will host a structure with services in different areas. 📲 Click here to follow the g1 Vales channel on WhatsApp Among the services offered are issuance of documents, vaccinations, various guidelines, support for preparing CVs and assistance related to vehicles and licenses, all free of charge. The population will also be able to access actions such as issuing the Identification Card for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Ciptea), first aid guidance, use of the Cell Phone Blocking Center, in addition to initiatives aimed at animal health, such as vaccination and neutering of dogs and cats. Now on g1 The government's presence in the city will also be marked by official commitments and the participation of authorities. On Thursday night (18), the City Council will hold the Order and Citizenship 2026 ceremony, at the Atiaia Theater, paying tribute to 21 personalities who contributed to the development of the city and the state. The governor of Minas Gerais, Mateus Simões, is expected at the ceremony and will be awarded the Title of Honorary Citizen of Valadarense and the Municipal Order of the Coat of Arms. The event should bring together authorities, regional leaders and representatives of civil society. According to the state government, the initiative to symbolically transfer the capital aims to bring public administration closer to regional demands and expand direct contact with the population of the interior. SEE ALSO: Five are arrested and drugs seized during operation in Simonésia PM arrests couple with smuggled cigarettes and drugs on BR-259, in Conselheiro Pena Civil Police indict man who chased and killed ex-partner inside workshop in MG Videos from the East and Northeast of Minas Gerais See other news from the region at g1 Vales de Minas Gerais.