Brazil TSE vice-president orders removal of anti-Flávio video by Janones and Lindbergh
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) vice-president Mendonça ordered the removal of a video featuring politicians Janones and Lindbergh criticizing Senator Flávio, setting a 3-hour deadline. The video had 6.8 million views, indicating significant electoral impact ahead of the 2026 elections. This judicial action underscores the court's active role in regulating political content during the campaign.
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Brazil 2026 Election: Lula Intensifies Social Media Campaign Amidst TSE Rulings
President Lula's campaign has significantly intensified its social media strategy for the 2026 election, adopting a direct, candidate-focused approach with selfie videos and aggressive rhetoric against Flávio Bolsonaro. This shift aims to counter Bolsonaro's online dominance and mobilize grassroots support, with the effectiveness of this late digital push and its impact on voter sentiment remaining uncertain. The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is actively regulating campaign content, allowing some critical videos while ordering the removal of others.