Brazil · ELECTIONS
Key Facts
—TRE-SP ruling On 5 August 2026, the São Paulo regional electoral court unanimously rejected Marçal’s clarification appeal, keeping his eight-year ineligibility.
—TSE measures Barred from public campaign funds and from TV and radio slots, pending judgment on his 2026 candidacy
—Clean Record Law The ineligibility stems from improper use of media during the 2024 campaign, under the Lei da Ficha Limpa.












