Brazil's Lula seeks to bar Bolsonaro from 2026 presidential race
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Lula's campaign has filed a request with Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to disqualify Flávio Bolsonaro's ticket, citing abuse of economic power and alleging Meta and X act as interested parties. The move seeks expedited action before the second round, escalating legal warfare in a tight election. The outcome is uncertain and could alter the electoral landscape if granted.
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Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is actively scrutinizing digital campaign conduct ahead of the election runoff, with both major campaigns facing legal challenges. Lula's campaign seeks the disqualification of Flávio Bolsonaro's ticket over alleged economic power abuse involving Meta and X, while Bolsonaro's campaign prompted a TSE request to Meta regarding 'Lula's Army' channel irregularities. The TSE has also requested a prosecutor's opinion on Meta's overall election conduct, indicating a broadening focus on platform neutrality.
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