Requião Filho faces scrutiny over traffic violation and social media attention

Requião Filho, a PDT candidate for the governorship of Paraná, has drawn attention on social media for both his personal life and a recent traffic violation.

A video posted by the state deputy shows him driving while using a mobile phone and holding the steering wheel with only one hand. Under the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB), handling a phone while driving is a very serious infraction, and driving with only one hand is considered a medium infraction. These actions carry potential fines and penalty points on his driver's license.

Additionally, the candidate has become a subject of social media curiosity regarding his personal life. He has been married to lawyer Carolina Vasconcelos since 2007, and the couple has twin sons. His physical appearance has also sparked significant engagement and commentary from users on platforms such as Instagram and X during the 2026 election cycle.