Paraíba prepares for 2026 elections with enhanced security and political activity

As the 2026 elections approach in Paraíba, Brazil, several developments are shaping the political and security landscape. The City Hall of João Pessoa and the Regional Electoral Court of Paraíba (TRE-PB) have signed a technical cooperation agreement to enhance security. This initiative grants the court access to approximately 9,000 video monitoring cameras located on public roads and in municipal buildings, including schools, to ensure the integrity of the voting process.

On the political front, candidates are actively campaigning and undergoing scrutiny. The OAB-PB has scheduled a series of individual interviews with candidates for the governorship, including Lucas Ribeiro, Efraim Filho, and Cícero Lucena. Meanwhile, Marcelo Queiroga, a Senate candidate for the PL, addressed concerns regarding family connections within the party's slate. Recent Quaest polling indicates that 65% of respondents believe former governor João Azevêdo deserves to have a successor elected.

In local news, the City of João Pessoa has launched an emergency microcredit program for merchants in the Centro Comercial de Passagem who were affected by a recent fire. Additionally, TV Norte Paraíba announced the cancellation of a scheduled debate with gubernatorial candidates due to technical and structural constraints, though other electoral programming remains on schedule.