STF Justice Blocks Search of Bahia Governor Candidate, PT Alleges Favoritism

STF Justice Kassio Nunes Marques denied Federal Police requests for searches against ACM Neto, the main opposition candidate in Bahia's gubernatorial race, in the 10th phase of Operation Overclean. PT leadership interprets the decision as protection for Neto, escalating political tensions less than 20 days before the election. The ruling is a judicial intervention in an electoral context, with implications for the race's fairness and political stability.