Brazil PL candidate Flávio seeks TSE probe of unions, annul Lula slate

Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio (PL) has petitioned the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to investigate alleged economic abuse by unions in support of incumbent Lula's campaign and to annul his slate. The move escalates pre-election legal confrontation, though the claim of economic abuse is unverified and likely part of campaign strategy. Outcome could affect electoral integrity proceedings but is unlikely to alter near-term market direction.