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Brazil TSE approves 13 presidential candidates for 2026 elections
The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has officially approved the registration of 13 candidates for the 2026 presidential election. Among the registered names is businessman Pablo Marçal (PRTB), who will run 'sub judice' while legal challenges regarding his eligibility continue.
Marçal remains ineligible until 2032 following a decision related to his 2024 São Paulo mayoral campaign, specifically regarding the 'concurso de cortes' strategy. Despite this, his candidacy is valid for the upcoming race, and he will appear on the electronic ballot with the number 28. Additionally, the TSE has previously prohibited him from using public campaign funds.
As the 2026 election cycle intensifies, various candidates are increasing their campaign activities across Brazil, including rallies, interviews, and local visits. Meanwhile, the TSE has also formalized agreements with international observer missions from the European Union, the Arab League, and Uniore to monitor the electoral process.
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Augusto Cury · Brazil · Ciro Gomes · Daniel Vilela · Flávio Bolsonaro · Goiás · Hertz Dias · Luis Cesar Bueno · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Marconi Perillo · PRTB · Pablo Marçal
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] The TSE has approved the registration of 8 presidential candidates for the 2026 elections. dev.tnonline.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is a registered candidate for reelection. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pablo Marçal's ballot number is 28. www.oreporterpr.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Electoral Public Ministry is questioning Pablo Marçal's party affiliation with the PRTB. www.oreporterpr.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The TRE-SP ruled that the 'concurso de cortes' strategy constituted the misuse of social communication media. www.oreporterpr.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Five presidential registration requests are still awaiting judgment. dev.tnonline.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Pablo Marçal was declared ineligible until 2032 due to the 'concurso de cortes' strategy used during his 2024 São Paulo mayoral campaign. www.oreporterpr.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · ccnnews.com.br · www.bombeirosdf.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pablo Marçal's candidacy is registered sub judice. www.oreporterpr.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.bombeirosdf.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Daniel Vilela is participating in a car caravan in the South Region of Goiânia. aredacao.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marconi Perillo advocated for new public exams to strengthen Emater.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wilder Morais is conducting campaign activities in Goianápolis, Abadiânia, Alexânia, Cocalzinho de Goiás, and Corumbá de Goiás. aredacao.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marconi Perillo proposed expanding credit and technical assistance for rural producers.