Deltan Dallagnol ordered to remove campaign content from Instagram

The Regional Electoral Court of Paraná (TRE-PR) has ordered Deltan Dallagnol, a candidate for the Senate representing the Novo party, to either deactivate his Instagram account or remove all election campaign content within 24 hours. This decision follows a ruling by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) that suspended Dallagnol’s campaign activities due to concerns regarding his eligibility under the Ficha Limpa law.

While the TRE-PR has maintained Dallagnol’s candidacy registration, the TSE’s injunction prohibits him from requesting votes, participating in debates, using public campaign funds, or broadcasting on radio and television. The TRE-PR’s latest order aims to address the candidate’s continued use of social media for ostensive campaigning, which the court views as a violation of the TSE’s suspension order.

Dallagnol has criticized the measures as “injustice” and an attempt to silence his voice, describing the situation as “schizophrenic” because his registration remains valid while his ability to campaign is blocked. The final determination regarding his eligibility remains under the jurisdiction of the TSE.