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Brazil: TSE admits investigation into Lula and Alckmin for alleged abuse of power

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has admitted a judicial investigation into the reelection ticket of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin. The action, filed by the Novo party, alleges the abuse of political and economic power during the 2026 elections.

The complaint identifies 35 normative acts, including provisional measures and decrees, issued between January 1 and October 16, 2026. The Novo party argues these measures, such as adjustments to Bolsa Família, fuel subsidies, and debt renegotiation programs like Desenrola 3.0, were used to provide electoral advantages. The party estimates the fiscal impact of these measures at R$ 73 billion.

Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva, the TSE corregedor-geral, ruled that the petition meets the legal requirements to proceed. Lula and Alckmin have been notified and have five days to present their defense. If the investigation continues, the court may collect further evidence and hear witnesses to determine if the administrative structure was used to distort the electoral competition.

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André Janones · Brazil · Flávio Bolsonaro · Geraldo Alckmin · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Northeast Brazil · Novo · Partido Novo · Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral

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Breathing Room [petergelderloos.substack.com]
O NOVO VELHO - O Alto Taquari [oaltotaquari.com.br]