Elections: Brazil
Key Facts
—Agreement. On 3 August 2026, Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE) signed a cooperation deal with the Attorney General’s Office (AGU) and its Democracy Observatory to guide AI use in the elections.
—Format. The partners, working with the Electoral Judiciary School, will publish a practical handbook, or cartilha, aimed at public bodies, parties, candidates and digital platforms.
—Deepfakes. A central rule is an express ban on deepfakes that manipulate the image or voice of candidates or authorities, including simulations of deceased or fictional figures.
