Electoral Justice
Cármen Lúcia announces ten conduct rules for electoral judges
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TSE President Minister Cármen Lúcia announced ten ethical conduct guidelines for Regional Electoral Court (TRE) magistrates during the opening of the 2026 Electoral Judiciary Year. She stressed the need for transparency and strictness against ethical deviations amid general elections set for October. Electoral Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet warned of risks from the misuse of artificial intelligence in campaigns.
The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) released on Monday (19) its initial proposal for electoral propaganda rules in the 2026 elections, without expanding norms on artificial intelligence despite the technology's evolution since the 2024 vote. The proposal limits social media profile removals to cases of proven fake users or crimes. The text will undergo public debates, with suggestions until January 30 and hearings in February, before plenary voting.
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São Paulo's Regional Electoral Court has removed Barueri mayor José Roberto Piteri and his deputy Cláudia Aparecida Afonso Marques from office for improper use of communication media in the 2024 elections. The 4-3 decision also bars them and former mayor Rubens Furlan from running for eight years. The defense intends to appeal to the Superior Electoral Court, expressing confidence in overturning the ruling.