Ministério Público Eleitoral

Legal rulings and intensifying mobilization in Acre

8 clusters · 32 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Alan Rick holds campaign motorcade in Brasiléia and Epitaciolândia

The Acre gubernatorial and Senate election campaigns continue to evolve through legal rulings, sector-specific engagements, and intensifying political mobilization. The Regional Electoral Court of Acre (TRE-AC) unanimous

Brazil 2026 election: US interference warnings and poll ties

38 clusters · 860 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Brazilian political candidates present regional policy proposals

The 2026 Brazilian general election campaign has intensified, characterized by extreme polarization and heightened geopolitical tensions. The Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN) has issued a report warning of a ‘critica

Brazil 2026 election preparations and logistics

14 clusters · 237 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: TSE investigates Flávio Bolsonaro for suspected Instagram campaign network

As the October 4 first round of the 2026 General Elections approaches, the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is managing logistical, security, and digital integrity preparations. To combat digital manipulation, the TSE has

Brazil 2026 election preparations and accessibility updates

23 clusters · 270 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil 2026 elections: Abstention and legal protections key factors

As Brazil prepares for the 2026 General Elections, the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) and regional courts are advancing logistical, digital, and legal frameworks. In Tocantins, the TRE-TO has begun preparing electronic v

Brazil electoral harassment in workplaces and public sector

10 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil reports rise in workplace electoral harassment

Brazilian judicial and labor institutions are intensifying efforts to combat electoral harassment in the workplace. Data from the Ministério Público do Trabalho (MPT) shows a significant surge in reports during 2026. As

Brazil 2026 election: Candidates formalize plans amid legal

293 clusters · 1151 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Lobbyist messages reveal access to Lula and FAB flights

The 2026 Brazilian presidential race has intensified as candidates formalize platforms and legal investigations deepen. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s coalition has released an 84-page program prioritizing nationa

Brazilian electoral courts broaden digital and campaign-rule

38 clusters · 239 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Mato Grosso do Sul reports 102 electoral propaganda complaints

Since the October 2026 TSE order, Brazil’s electoral judiciary has expanded its digital monitoring and enforcement. The Mato Grosso Regional Electoral Court (TRE-MT) upheld a 24-hour takedown order against pre-candidate

Brazilian electoral court candidate bans

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Dinho Dowsley appeals ban on state deputy candidacy

Brazilian electoral courts have issued rulings to block several political candidates based on investigations into links between politicians and criminal organizations. In Bahia, the Regional Electoral Court (TRE-BA) una

Pernambuco governor race: Digital militia, polls, and bets

46 clusters · 224 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Pernambuco gubernatorial race tightens between Lyra and Campos

The Pernambuco gubernatorial race has intensified through legal disputes, defamatory attacks, and shifting polling data. João Campos (PSB) has bolstered his campaign by recruiting Mariah Queiroz to enhance his digital st

Acre electoral right of reply disputes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Gladson Cameli seeks right of reply in Acre electoral court

In the Acre electoral context, legal disputes regarding campaign propaganda and the right of reply have emerged involving various political figures. On September 7, the Electoral Public Ministry (MPE) recommended that M

Paraíba election: candidate registrations and campaign moves

13 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Paraíba candidates advance 2026 election campaigns

As the 2026 election cycle progresses, candidates in Paraíba are intensifying their regional efforts and unveiling specific policy platforms. On 2 September 2026, Governor Lucas Ribeiro announced a plan to implement zero

AI deepfakes and regulatory response

128 clusters · 589 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazil parliamentary spending: Cabinet allowances and dissemination costs highlighted

In September 2026, Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE) further refined its legal framework for the 2026 election cycle by establishing specific criteria for deepfakes. To be classified as such, content must be AI-gen

Anthony Garotinho political rights suspension and legal saga

5 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Anthony Garotinho's candidacy for Rio governor denied by TRE-RJ

A Rio de Janeiro judge, Ricardo Cyfer of the 4th Public Treasury Court, has ordered the enforcement of an eight-year suspension of political rights for former governor Anthony Garotinho. The ruling follows a conviction f

Electoral campaigns and legal challenges in Northeast Brazil

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: TRE-PB rejects Janine Lucena's candidacy and Cícero Lucena faces appeal

Political activity in Northeast Brazil continues to be defined by campaign mobilizations and significant legal challenges regarding candidate eligibility. In Rio Grande do Norte, candidates Odon Jr. and Francisco do PT h

Brazil tightens platform liability, election safeguards

40 clusters · 282 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Kassio Nunes Marques defends reliability of Brazil's electronic voting machines

Since late May 2026, President Lula has expanded ANPD powers and imposed a two-hour removal duty on large platforms for illegal content. The Supreme Federal Court affirmed a broad duty of care, granting a 60-day transiti

Rio Grande do Norte electoral legal disputes

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Rio Grande do Norte court orders Cadu de Lula to remove attack video

In Rio Grande do Norte, electoral legal challenges have emerged regarding candidate identities and campaign conduct. The Ministério Público Eleitoral (MPE) initially opposed candidates Carlos Eduardo Xavier and Samanda A

Brazilian electoral courts combat campaign disinformation

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Eduardo Cunha: TRE-MG denies 2026 federal deputy candidacy

Regional electoral courts in Brazil have issued several rulings to combat disinformation and the manipulation of data during political campaigns. In Paraná, the Regional Electoral Court (TRE-PR) issued an injunction aga

Legal and public controversy involving Arthur do Val

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Arthur do Val sparks controversy with remark about Natália Boulos’s Ukrainian heritage

Former state deputy Arthur do Val is facing legal and public scrutiny following controversial remarks made during a debate on the ‘Inteligência Ltda.’ podcast. During the exchange, candidate Natália Boulos noted she is t

Criminal and judicial proceedings in Rio Grande do Norte

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: TRE-RN authorizes candidates to use ‘de Lula’ names on ballots

Legal proceedings in Rio Grande do Norte have addressed various criminal investigations involving violent crimes and organized activity. In one case, the Court of Justice of Rio Grande do Norte (TJRN) upheld a decision

Brazil PSD election campaign and legal challenges

7 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: José Roberto Arruda continues campaign despite eligibility challenges

In late July 2026, the Social Democratic Party (PSD) began consolidating its regional ticket in the Federal District, presenting former deputy Ronaldo Fonseca as a possible vice-governor alongside pre-candidate José Robe