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Brazil Dispute Over Patron Saint Drags Electoral Court into Moderation
Brazil's Electoral Court (TSE) ruled to remove posts falsely linking presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro to a plot to strip the nation's patron saint of her title.
Brazil Globo TV Cancels Key Debate After Conflicting Court Rulings
TV Globo canceled its highly anticipated presidential debate after separate rulings from Brazil's Supreme Court and Electoral Court disrupted agreed-upon rules.
Brazil Electoral Court Upholds Ban on Viral Fake News Targeting Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) voted to uphold an injunction ordering the removal of viral posts falsely linking candidate Flávio Bolsonaro to a plan to strip Our Lady of Aparecida of her title as the nation's patron saint.
Google Trends reveal what Brazilians care about before 2026 election
Search data highlights the immediate, practical anxieties of voters, from navigating complex local alcohol bans to the low cost of skipping the mandatory vote.
Brazil Electoral Court Orders Removal of Religious-Themed Election Posts, Deepening Free Speech Conflict
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court voted 3-1 to remove social media posts about Nossa Senhora Aparecida, escalating a fight over judicial limits on political speech.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Affirms Broad Power to Censor ‘Notoriously Untrue’ Political Speech
A ruling by Brazil's Superior Electoral Court ordering the mass removal of a false claim against a top candidate highlights the judiciary's expansive power over election speech.
Political Violence Against Women Spikes 11-Fold in Brazil, Threatening Democratic Participation
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court reports an 11-fold increase in political violence cases against women since 2022, disproportionately affecting Black women.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Halts Lula Propaganda Linking Flávio Bolsonaro to Corruption Allegations
Supreme Electoral Court President temporarily suspended a Lula campaign ad that referenced the 'rachadinha' scandal.
Brazil High Court Suspends Lula Ad Targeting Bolsonaro Son Over 'Misleading' Facts
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court provisionally suspended a Lula campaign radio ad attacking rival Flávio Bolsonaro.
Gender-Based Political Violence Cases Skyrocket 11-Fold at Brazil’s Electoral Court
Cases of violence against women in politics filed with Brazil's Superior Electoral Court jumped from 15 in 2022 to 177 in 2026.
Brazil’s Election: TSE Orders Lula Campaign to Remove Video, Flávio Bolsonaro Cites Precedent to Bar UN Speech Use
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court ordered President Lula da Silva's campaign to remove a video filmed at the Alvorada Palace, escalating the judicialization of the presidential race.
Gender-Based Political Violence Cases Skyrocket Eleven-Fold in Brazil as 2026 Election Approaches
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court reports an eleven-fold increase in political violence cases against women, threatening female participation and democratic integrity ahead of the 2026 municipal election.
Brazilian Intelligence Agency Warns Government, Court of ‘Critical’ US Interference Risk in Election
Brazil’s spy agency, ABIN, has alerted the Lula government and the TSE of a critical risk of US pressure and interference in the current electoral process.
Brazil’s Top Electoral Court Admits Suit Seeking to Invalidate Lula-Alckmin Presidential Ticket
The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) formally admitted a lawsuit from rival Flávio Bolsonaro seeking to revoke President Lula and Vice-President Alckmin's ticket over a 2026 Carnival parade.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Upholds Voting Rights for Pre-Trial Detainees in 2026 Election
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court unanimously ruled that provisional prisoners can vote in the 2026 general election, suspending a new law that sought to bar them.
Lula’s Bolsa Família Increase Challenged at Electoral Court Over Pre-Election Timing
A federal deputy challenged President Lula's 15% increase to the Bolsa Família program at Brazil's Superior Electoral Court, citing electoral favoritism.
Electoral Court Bars Over 1,200 Candidates, Leaving Brazil’s Congress Composition in Doubt
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has barred over 1,200 candidates for the 2026 general elections, with 73% appealing, creating uncertainty for the next Congress.
Brazil Electoral Court Bans Use of Bolsonaro’s Image Suggesting Current Campaign Support
The Superior Electoral Court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the use of Jair Bolsonaro's image on campaign flyers that imply his active political endorsement.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Bans Politically-Motivated Highway Police Stops Ahead of 2026 Election
The Superior Electoral Court and Ministry of Justice issued a joint ordinance restricting Federal Highway Police actions to prevent voter suppression seen in the 2022 general election.
Brazil’s 2026 Election Sees Record Surge in LGBT+, Indigenous, and Black Candidates
Candidate lists for Brazil's October 4 general election show a historic rise in representation for LGBT+, Indigenous, and Black politicians, driven by new campaign finance rules.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Sets Strict AI, Deepfake Rules for Big Tech Ahead of 2026 Vote
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has mandated major tech platforms submit plans for the 2026 election, dramatically increasing liability for AI-generated content.
Record Diversity In Brazil’s 2026 Election Signals Shifting Political Landscape
The 2026 Brazilian general election features a record number of Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ candidates, reflecting a national push for political inclusion and challenging traditional power structures.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Unanimously Bars Populist Influencer Pablo Marçal From Presidential Race
The Superior Electoral Court unanimously rejected influencer Pablo Marçal's presidential bid, citing a prior ineligibility conviction and a missed party affiliation deadline.
New Datafolha Poll Confirms Technical Tie Between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil Presidential Race
A new Datafolha poll shows President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are in a statistical tie for Brazil's October presidential election, signaling high political uncertainty.
Brazil TSE to Decide if Former DF Governor Arruda Can Run
Brazil's high electoral court, the TSE, will rule on whether former DF Governor José Roberto Arruda remains barred from running under the Clean Slate Law.
Electoral Court Brazil to Decide Fate of Key Capital Candidate
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court will rule on former Governor José Roberto Arruda's eligibility, testing recent changes to the Clean Slate Law.
Brazil Judiciary Conflict Escalates as Senate Candidate Dallagnol Exposes STF Justice Zanin's Private Data
The Paraná Electoral Court ordered a probe after Deltan Dallagnol’s defense published Justice Cristiano Zanin’s confidential financial data.
Lula Campaign Asks Top Court to Bar Rival Flávio Bolsonaro Over Rally Allegations
The incumbent campaign has petitioned Brazil's Superior Electoral Court to declare challenger Flávio Bolsonaro ineligible.
Brazil’s Electoral Court Seals Electronic Voting System Code Ahead of 2026 General Elections
Brazil's TSE sealed the source code for its electronic voting systems, completing a key integrity check for the October 2026 election.
Record Number of LGBT+ and Indigenous Candidates Reshape Brazil's 2026 Election Field
Brazil's upcoming general election sees a 57% jump in LGBT+ candidates and a record for Indigenous representation, signaling a profound shift in political recruitment.