Jorginho Mello confirmed for re‑election as governor at PL convention in Santa Catarina FAST-MOVING
On 1 August 2026 the Liberal Party (PL) held a state convention in São José, Grande Florianópolis, to set its slate for the 2026 elections. The gathering confirmed incumbent governor Jorginho Mello as the PL candidate for re‑election as governor of Santa Catarina. Adriano Silva of the Novo party was named the vice‑governor candidate. The party also presented Carlos Bolsonaro and Carol De Toni as its Senate candidates for the state. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the PL’s presidential contender, attended the event and addressed supporters. The convention was part of a broad coalition that includes PL, Novo, Podemos, Republicanos, Democracia Cristã and the PSDB/Cidadania federation. Speakers highlighted that Mello was the only governor in the federation who did not raise taxes during his term. Thousands of supporters filled the Arena Opus, many wearing the coalition’s green‑and‑yellow colours. The event underscored the strategic importance of Santa Catarina for the PL and the Bolsonaro family ahead of the October presidential and state elections.
Entities: Antonio Rueda · Carlos Bolsonaro · Carol De Toni · Douglas Ruas · Eduardo da Fonte · Federal Police · Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) · Flávio Bolsonaro · Jorginho Mello · Liberal Party (PL) · Márcio Canella · Odebrecht
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Romero Jucá received a R$150,000 payment from Odebrecht in 2014. (court findings)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The conviction was for passive corruption and money laundering. (court decision)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The sentence begins in a closed‑regime prison. (court order)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The former Odebrecht director involved was acquitted of active corruption and money laundering. (court decision)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Romero Jucá must pay a fine of more than R$300,000. (court order)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The decision overturns a first‑instance acquittal of Romero Jucá. (court decision)
- [● 3 SOURCES] TRF‑1 sentenced Romero Jucá to 9 years, 10 months and 15 days in prison. (court decision)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The R$150,000 was disguised as a donation to the campaign of Romero Jucá's son, Rodrigo Jucá. (court findings)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Liberal Party (PL) confirmed Jorginho Mello as its candidate for re‑election as governor of Santa Catarina. (PL convention)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The PL coalition for the convention included Novo, Podemos, Republicanos, PSDB/Cidadania and Democracia Cristã. (PL convention)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Flávio Bolsonaro attended the PL convention and endorsed the slate. (PL convention)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adriano Silva (Novo) was confirmed as the PL running mate for vice‑governor in Santa Catarina. (PL convention)