Brazil electoral prosecutors seek to bar Rueda candidacy over militia ties

Brazil's Regional Electoral Prosecutor's Office reversed its earlier stance and now recommends barring União Brasil national president Antonio Rueda's federal deputy candidacy in Rio de Janeiro, citing alleged benefits from militias controlling territory in Baixada Fluminense. The opinion, submitted to the TRE-RJ on Friday, awaits judicial ruling; the outcome could affect a major party leader's political future.