Brazilian Electoral Justice shifts precedent on government vaccination campaign broadcasts

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has authorized a vaccination campaign broadcast featuring Minister Alexandre Padilha, marking a departure from its 2022 decision to block a similar campaign by then-Minister Marcelo Queiroga. The shift highlights evolving judicial standards regarding the use of public health messaging during electoral periods. It remains unclear if this reflects a permanent change in jurisprudence or specific situational factors.