Brazil electoral courts issue multiple rulings on campaign conduct

Brazil's electoral courts are issuing numerous rulings regarding campaign conduct and financing across several states.

In Maranhão, the TRE-MA denied a request to suspend a R$ 1.3 billion loan from Banco do Brasil to the state government. The request, filed by Deputy Rodrigo Lago, alleged that the credit operation could constitute an abuse of political power during the 2026 election cycle. The judge noted that the contract is a 20-year credit operation rather than a voluntary transfer and that the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is reviewing the same matter.

In Rio de Janeiro, the TRE-RJ ordered the suspension of paid promotion for a video criticizing Eduardo Paes's political ties to Sérgio Cabral, though the video itself may remain online. Additionally, the TSE upheld the acquittal of Carlos Jordy in a case involving alleged misuse of media during the 2024 Niterói elections.

Other judicial actions include: - In Amazonas, the TRE-AM banned a candidate from using propaganda that labeled opponents as leaders of criminal organizations. - In Mato Grosso, candidate Antonio Galvan was ordered to remove campaign materials featuring Flávio Bolsonaro to avoid implying an unauthorized political link. - In Sergipe, the TRE-SE prohibited an ex-mayor with suspended political rights from participating in campaign events. - In Distrito Federal, the TRE-DF fined an individual for filing dilatory appeals regarding José Roberto Arruda's candidacy.