Brazil electoral court orders arrest of transport secretary amid bus fleet dispute

Brazil's Regional Electoral Tribunal (TRE-BA) ordered the arrest of Salvador's transport secretary Pablo Souza and demanded 100% of the bus fleet operate during the election period. Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues offered qualified police officers to drive buses, indicating a state-level intervention to ensure electoral logistics. The arrest order signals escalating legal pressure on municipal officials over election-day transport compliance.

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