Brazil electoral prosecutors probe candidate Renan Santos for abuse of power, illegal fundraising

Brazil's Electoral Public Ministry opened a preliminary investigation into presidential candidate Renan Santos (Missão) for alleged abuse of power and illegal fundraising, after his campaign delayed reporting 16 online profiles to the Electoral Justice. The probe, initiated by Vice- Attorney General Alexandre Espinosa Bravo Barbosa, follows a back-and-forth with Minister Toffoli, signaling potential legal risk to the campaign. The outcome is uncertain, but the investigation could affect the candidate's viability ahead of the election.