# Legal dispute involving Marcos Mion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-dispute-involving-marcos-mion
> Updated: 2026-09-27T13:35:00.000Z. Sources: 61. Developments: 2.

A court in São Paulo denied a request by presenter Marcos Mion to remove or demonetize videos published by comedian Bento Ribeiro. The dispute involves allegations made by Ribeiro regarding their professional history at MTV Brasil in 2009.

Mion filed a criminal complaint for slander and defamation, alleging Ribeiro is profiting from false information. The judge ruled that removing the content at this stage would constitute “censura prévia” (prior censorship), noting that the merits of the case have not yet been judged and the defendant has not yet presented a defense.

## Claims

- Rede Globo initially invited Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula da Silva, Ronaldo Caiado, and Augusto Cury to the presidential debate. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Flávio Bolsonaro criticized the cancellation of the debate, characterizing it as censorship and persecution by the Electoral Justice. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Lula proposed using funds from Equatorial Margin oil exploration for investments in education. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Estadão and Grupo Bandeirantes have scheduled a second-round presidential debate for October 11. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Only seven Brazilian states will implement alcohol sale restrictions (Lei Seca) during the first round of the 2026 elections. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Agenda 227 movement, comprising over 520 entities, submitted public policy proposals for the protection of children and adolescents to presidential and state candidates. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- If a candidate is absent from the Globo debate, their seat will remain empty with a nameplate, and the mediator will note the absence. (single source)
- A BTG/Nexus poll shows a technical tie in a second-round scenario between Lula (46%) and Flávio Bolsonaro (44%). (single source)
- TV Globo is altering its programming schedule, including the postponement of the soap opera ‘Quem Ama Cuida’, to accommodate the presidential debate. (single source)
- Romeu Zema criticized judicial decisions regarding the debate cancellation, citing legal insecurity. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Brazil 2026 elections: Candidate activities and regional regulations

Brazil's 2026 election cycle sees presidential candidates active in media, varying regional alcohol restrictions for election day, and civil society groups proposing child protection policies.

60 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rondnia-electoral-court-orders-removal-of-video-targeting-marcos-rogrio

### 2026-09-09: São Paulo court denies Marcos Mion's request to remove Bento Ribeiro videos

A São Paulo court denied Marcos Mion's request to remove or demonetize videos by Bento Ribeiro, citing concerns over prior censorship while the defamation case proceeds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-court-denies-marcos-mions-request-to-remove-bento-ribeiro-videos

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