# Brazilian electoral courts intensify digital oversight > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-municipal-corruption-investigations > Updated: 2026-08-03T09:02:10.000Z. Sources: 96. Developments: 22. Since the October 2026 TSE order, Brazil’s electoral judiciary has broadened its digital monitoring and enforcement. The Mato Grosso Regional Electoral Court (TRE‑MT) upheld a 24‑hour takedown order against pre‑candidate Antero Paes de Barros and later rejected an injunction to ban the nickname “Mauro Master,” deeming it satirical. The court also suspended a prior order to delete posts by Mauro Mendes and Otaviano Pivetta, finding no early‑campaign violation, while fining Senator Wellington Fagundes for explicit vote solicitation. State tribunals have continued to nullify or uphold mandates for electoral abuse: the Paraná TRE stripped a council seat in Curitiba for gender‑quota fraud; the Maranhão TRE removed the mayor and vice‑mayor of São João Batista; the Alagoas TRE reviewed removal of Piaçabuçu officials; and the Sergipe TRE cancelled the mandates of Simão Dias’s mayor and vice‑mayor. Gender‑quota violations also prompted a São Paulo TRE ruling against the Mobiliza party and a national debate in the TSE on limiting annulments to benefitting male candidates. The courts have targeted online misinformation and hate speech. The Amazonas TRE ordered the deletion of early‑campaign propaganda by former mayor David Almeida. The Rio de Janeiro TRE created a Digital Propaganda and Disinformation Unit to monitor fake news, deepfakes and AI‑generated content. In Paraná, a judge ordered Sergio Moro’s team to remove an AI‑generated video, citing TSE resolutions on AI disclosure. Beyond electoral bodies, the Supreme Federal Court upheld a constitutional 30 % funding quota for Black candidates, while the Federal Public Ministry pursued fines against a poll institute for falsified financing data. Together, these actions illustrate an expanding judicial framework aimed at curbing illegal propaganda, enforcing gender and racial equity, and safeguarding the integrity of Brazil’s electoral process. ## Claims - Fabi Diniz de Queiroz Pilate took office as a prosecutor of justice in the Amazonas State Public Prosecutor's Office on 31 July 2024. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The swearing‑in ceremony was led by prosecutor‑general Leda Mara Nascimento Albuquerque at the Procuradoria‑Geral de Justiça in Manaus. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Six new prosecutors, including Pilate, were appointed during the ceremony. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Officials described the appointment as a milestone for diversity and inclusion in the Brazilian justice system. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The event took place in Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonas. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The Assembleia Legislativa do Amazonas published the list of the first 29 convoked candidates on 30 July. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The contest was organized by the Fundação Getulio Vargas. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Two of the first 29 convoked candidates are people with disabilities. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The next round of convocations is scheduled to begin in February 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Adjuto Afonso is the president of the Assembleia Legislativa do Amazonas. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Wander Motta is the director‑general of the Assembleia Legislativa do Amazonas. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Brazilian Electoral Court orders Sergio Moro to delete AI‑generated video Brazil’s Paraná electoral court ordered Sergio Moro to delete an AI‑generated post copying Sandro Alex and Rafael Greca, citing TSE violations and imposing a 24‑hour deadline with a R$5,000 daily fine. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sergio-moro-campaigns-in-paran-festivals-amid-controversy-over-lula-arrest-claim ### 2026-07-27: Mato Grosso Electoral Court orders video takedown, reviews disputed poll Mato Grosso's electoral court ordered pre‑candidate Antero Paes de Barros to delete a video accusing Governor Otaviano Pivetta of suppressing a domestic‑violence bill, and a party asked the court to invalidate 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-electoral-court-orders-video-takedown-reviews-disputed-poll ### 2026-07-25: Rio de Janeiro electoral court cracks down on political disinformation Rio de Janeiro’s electoral court ordered councilor Rafael Silva de Lima to delete a false Instagram post about Eduardo Paes and imposed a daily fine, while launching a unit to monitor digital election publicity 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-electoral-court-cracks-down-on-political-disinformation ### 2026-07-24: Brazil's Electoral Court Considers Sanctioning Polling Firm Over Lula-Leading Survey Brazil's electoral court is poised to punish pollster AtlasIntel after a June survey showed Lula ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro; commentators urge careful review while editorials warn Bolsonaro’s tactics mirror a “c 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-electoral-court-considers-sanctioning-polling-firm-over-lula-leading-survey ### 2026-07-24: Brazil's Electoral Court Acts on Lula-Related Online Posts and Samba School Case Brazil's Electoral Court ordered removal of 29 online posts linking President Lula to Nicaragua's dictator and is pursuing a citation to a samba school sued for alleged early campaign propaganda. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-electoral-court-acts-on-lula-related-online-posts-and-samba-school-case ### 2026-07-20: Brazilian officials confront alleged pre‑campaign propaganda by local politicians Brazilian electoral officials target a mayor's alleged early‑campaign video, while PSD leader backs ex‑mayor Emanuel Pinheiro amid a money‑in‑coat controversy and a rival pre‑candidacy. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-officials-confront-alleged-precampaign-propaganda-by-local-politicians ### 2026-07-17: Brazil's Sergipe Court Cancels Simão Dias Mayor's Mandate, Orders New Election Brazil's TRE‑SE annulled Simão Dias mayor Cristiano Viana Menezes and vice‑mayor’s mandates, deeming them ineligible for eight years and ordering new elections after finding abuse of economic power during the 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-sergipe-court-cancels-simo-dias-mayors-mandate-orders-new-election ### 2026-07-15: Brazilian election probe targets Simone Tebet, Marina Silva, Manuela d'Ávila and Flávio Bolsonaro Brazilian officials are investigating Simone Tebet’s domicile switch, Marina Silva’s ties, Manuela d'Ávila’s early campaign activity, and Flávio Bolsonaro’s possible pre‑election propaganda violation ahead of ‑ 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-electoral-prosecutors-examine-senate-candidates-campaign-conduct ### 2026-07-13: Mato Grosso electoral court upholds posts, fines candidates and presses journalist over pre‑campaign content Mato Grosso electoral court upheld posts by Mendes and Pivetta, ordered video removal for Pivetta, fined Wellington Fagundes for explicit vote request, and MPE seeks conviction of a journalist for illegal anti‑ 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-city-council-faces-internal-power-tussle-over-mayors-legal-move-and-whatsapp-group-purge ### 2026-07-10: Brazil's Electoral Justice Moves on Lula and Political Satire Cases Brazil's electoral officials recommended sanctioning President Lula for early campaign remarks and dismissed a bid to ban a politician from calling ex‑governor “Mauro Master”, citing free speech. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-electoral-justice-moves-on-lula-and-political-satire-cases ### 2026-07-08: Brazil electoral prosecutors push fine on poll institute and defend media reports on governor's alleged dinner Brazil's MPF seeks a maximum fine and investigation into alleged poll fraud in Alagoas, while Mato Grosso prosecutors defend news reports on former governor Mauro Mendes's alleged NY dinner, citing an ongoingST 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-electoral-prosecutors-push-fine-on-poll-institute-and-defend-media-reports-on-governors-alleg ### 2026-07-08: Brazil Supreme Court upholds 30% electoral fund quota for Black candidates Brazil's Supreme Court upheld a constitutional rule requiring parties to allocate at least 30% of campaign funds to Black and mixed‑race candidates, with compensation for past shortfalls over the next four elev 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-supreme-court-upholds-30-electoral-fund-quota-for-black-candidates ### 2026-07-08: Mayors of Pitimbu and Grupiara Ousted Over Electoral Abuse in Brazil Brazilian electoral courts upheld the removal of mayors and vice‑mayors in Pitimbu (Paraíba) and Grupiara (Minas Gerais) for abuse of political and economic power in the 2024 municipal elections, mandating new 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mayors-of-pitimbu-and-grupiara-ousted-over-electoral-abuse-in-brazil ### 2026-07-05: Brazilian Electoral Courts Uphold Political Speech and Limit Abuse‑of‑Power Probe Brazil’s electoral courts denied a bid to ban ex‑governor Mauro Mendes’s “Mauro Master” nickname and partially dismissed the abuse‑of‑power case against Jair Bolsonaro and Braga Netto. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-electoral-courts-uphold-political-speech-and-limit-abuseofpower-probe ### 2026-06-29: Curitiba Council President Tico Kuzma Under Investigation and Facing Cassation Request Curitiba’s council president Tico Kuzma is under Gaeco investigation for alleged sale of public posts and kickbacks, and the chamber is reviewing a motion to remove him from office. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/curitiba-council-president-tico-kuzma-under-investigation-and-facing-cassation-request ### 2026-06-26: Brazil courts reinstate candidates and uphold party defections across several elections Brazilian courts reinstated two doctors' candidacies in Bahia, upheld a deputy’s party switch, restored a Maranhão deputy’s mandate, confirmed a Manaus councilor’s party exit, and ruled against a Crato mayor on 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-electoral-courts-uphold-deputies-mandates-amid-partyswitch-rulings ### 2026-06-25: Curitiba City Council Seat Vacated After Gender‑Quota Fraud Ruling Paraná's electoral court annulled Bruno Secco’s council seat in Curitiba over gender‑quota fraud, potentially giving the vacancy to PT’s Matteus Henrique pending appeal. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/curitiba-city-council-seat-vacated-after-genderquota-fraud-ruling ### 2026-06-25: Alto Taquari councilor Michel Lucas loses mandate after racist conviction Brazil's Electoral Ministry removed Alto Taquari councilor Michel Lucas after a final racist conviction, triggering automatic loss of his mandate. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-electoral-courts-impose-fines-on-mayor-and-former-candidate-for-campaign-violations ### 2026-06-24: Brazil's Goiás Election Court Upholds PT Councilors' Mandates in Goiânia TRE‑GO unanimously upheld the mandates of PT councilors in Goiânia, rejecting a gender‑quota fraud claim and confirming the elected officials’ seats. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-gois-election-court-upholds-pt-councilors-mandates-in-goinia ### 2026-06-23: Brazil's Electoral Courts Address Gender‑Quota Fraud in Municipal and National Cases Brazil's electoral courts have annulled a municipal council seat in Marília over gender‑quota fraud and are debating a jurisprudential shift that could limit sanctions to the guilty candidates only. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-electoral-courts-address-genderquota-fraud-in-municipal-and-national-cases ### 2026-06-18: Brazilian Electoral Courts Reverse Penalties and Uphold Rulings on Politicians Brazil's regional electoral courts reversed a penalty for Pedro Rousseff and upheld or issued various rulings on mayors and officials across several states, citing election law and freedom of expression. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ex-prefeito-de-penedo-marcius-beltro-acquitted-by-alagoas-court ### 2026-06-03: Alagoas prosecutors confront mayoral corruption over land overpricing and electoral abuse Alagoas prosecutors sue the Delmiro Gouveia mayor for a 371% land overpricing scheme, while the TRE‑AL reviews a case to remove Piaçabuçu’s mayor and vice for electoral abuse, sparking municipal instability. 4 sources. 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