Cláudio Castro
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TSE forms majority to bar Cláudio Castro from running for office
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Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) formed a majority on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to condemn Rio de Janeiro's former governor Cláudio Castro (PL) for political and economic power abuse in the 2022 elections, barring him from office until 2030. The 4-1 vote jeopardizes his Senate pre-candidacy.
A Datafolha poll revealed high approval for Rio de Janeiro's most lethal police operation in history, under Governor Cláudio Castro. Folha subscribers express divided opinions, criticizing violence while offering pragmatic support for the actions. The debate underscores the complexities of public security in the state.