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Brazil Supreme Court Delays Key Clean Slate Law Ruling That Could Benefit Ineligible Politicians
PoliticsSep 17

Brazil Supreme Court Delays Key Clean Slate Law Ruling That Could Benefit Ineligible Politicians

Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino suspended a virtual trial on the Clean Slate Law, moving the consequential case to the physical plenary and delaying a final decision on shortened ineligibility periods.

Electoral Court Bars Over 1,200 Candidates, Leaving Brazil’s Congress Composition in Doubt
PoliticsSep 17

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 TSE to Decide if Former DF Governor Arruda Can Run
PoliticsSep 06

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
PoliticsSep 06

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 STF Resumes Vote on Clean Slate Law, Fate of Convicted Politicians Hangs in Balance
PoliticsAug 23

Brazil STF Resumes Vote on Clean Slate Law, Fate of Convicted Politicians Hangs in Balance

The Supreme Court is set to rule on an anti-corruption law change that could allow convicted former leaders like Eduardo Cunha to run in elections.

Brazil Supreme Court Set to Decide Fate of Corrupt Politicians Ahead of Election
PoliticsAug 23

Brazil Supreme Court Set to Decide Fate of Corrupt Politicians Ahead of Election

The STF will resume its vote on the Clean Slate Law, a ruling that will determine the eligibility of figures like Eduardo Cunha.

Bolsonaro’s Former Running Mate Braga Netto Disqualified Until 2030, Further Narrowing Opposition Field
PROPoliticsAug 17

Bolsonaro’s Former Running Mate Braga Netto Disqualified Until 2030, Further Narrowing Opposition Field

Brazil’s top electoral court (TSE) disqualified Jair Bolsonaro’s 2022 VP pick Walter Braga Netto until 2030 for abuse of power.