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Pablo Marçal remains ineligible for eight years after court rejects appeals
The São Paulo Regional Electoral Court (TRE-SP) has rejected appeals from Pablo Marçal and the Public Electoral Ministry, upholding a decision that renders the influencer ineligible for eight years. The ruling, issued by Judge José Antonio Encinas Manfré, maintains a fine of R$ 420,000 against Marçal following his 2024 campaign for the Mayor of São Paulo.
The conviction stems from the improper use of social media and economic power, specifically involving a strategy known as the “campeonato de cortes” (cuts championship), which encouraged supporters to produce and distribute campaign video clips to boost engagement. While the court dismissed allegations of illicit resource capture, it upheld the charges regarding the misuse of communication media.
Despite the legal restrictions, Marçal, who has launched a candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic, has expressed his intention to attend the upcoming presidential debate hosted by Band. He stated he intends to be present at the broadcaster’s studios “regardless” of whether he is permitted to enter the building, suggesting he may broadcast his presence from outside the premises.
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Band · Brazil · Flávio Bolsonaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · MPE · Ministério Público Eleitoral · PRTB · Pablo Marçal · Superior Electoral Court · São Paulo Regional Electoral Court · TRE-SP · TSE
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In a Datafolha poll, Marçal holds 2% of the presidential vote in a scenario including him. www.terra.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Superior Electoral Court prohibited Marçal from using electoral funds, participating in televised debates, and using free radio or television advertising. contilnetnoticias.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · www.bandab.com.br · www.brasil247.com · www.terra.com.br · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The São Paulo Regional Electoral Court rejected appeals from Pablo Marçal and the Public Electoral Ministry. nahoradanoticia.com.br · ccnnews.com.br · oantagonista.com.br · contilnetnoticias.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marçal announced he will seek campaign funding through Pix donations rather than public funds or personal wealth. www.bandab.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pablo Marçal stated he intends to attend the Band debate regardless of being barred from the studios. contilnetnoticias.com.br · www.brasil247.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Marçal remains ineligible for eight years and must pay a fine of R$ 420,000. nahoradanoticia.com.br · www.terra.com.br · oantagonista.com.br · www.bandab.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The conviction was based on abuse of economic power and improper use of communication media during the 2024 campaign. nahoradanoticia.com.br · oantagonista.com.br