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Dallagnol
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Impeachment is trending in Brazil and the United States as Senator-elect Deltan Dallagnol reignited tensions with the Supreme Federal Court, declaring that 'Brazil has no king, it has law.' His comments have drawn sharp reactions and revived debate over possible impeachment proceedings and the balance of power between Congress and the judiciary.
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Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is set to rule on the case against Senator Deltan Dallagnol, a decision that could affect his mandate. The same session will also address the withdrawal of Anthony Garotinho from a related matter. The ruling is being closely watched given Dallagnol's high profile as the former Lava Jato prosecutor.
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Attention is turning to Brazil's 2026 legislative elections, with new polling shaping the field of candidates. In Paraná, a Quaest survey on the Senate race puts Filipe Barros at 25%, with Alexandre Curi and Deltan Dallagnol at 21% and Gleisi Hoffmann at 15%, an early read on a contest that could shift the balance of Congress.
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Minister Kassio Nunes Marques of Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has suspended a decision that rejected Deltan Dallagnol's candidacy, the former federal prosecutor turned politician. The case remains under judicial review, or sub judice, meaning public comment is limited while the court deliberates. The move keeps Dallagnol's political future open as the electoral court weighs the dispute.
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Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) gave a largely positive assessment of the first round of elections, citing stable voting machines and record use of the e-Título app, though data-system congestion delayed vote counting. Justice Toffoli said election day was one when all Brazilians were equal. Separately, a TSE minister struck down Deltan Dallagnol's Senate candidacy and kept restrictions on Anthony Garotinho, while coverage also followed Rio gubernatorial candidates at the polls.
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A request has been submitted to Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes calling for the removal of Deltan Dallagnol, the former Lava Jato prosecutor who now serves as attorney general of Paraná. Commentary from Poder360 notes that Senate leader Gleisi Hoffmann stands to benefit from the case, adding a partisan angle to the legal dispute.
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A Real Time Big Data poll shows former federal prosecutor Dallagnol leading the race for one of Paraná's Senate seats in the 2026 elections, with 21% support. The survey puts him ahead of rival candidates, though a large share of voters remain undecided. Discussion is focused on his political recovery after leaving the Lava Jato task force and what his strength means for the state's political landscape.
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A new Quaest poll on the Senate race in Paraná puts federal deputy Filipe Barros in the lead with 25%. Alexandre Curi and former prosecutor Deltan Dallagnol follow with 21% each, while Gleisi Hoffmann registers 15%. The narrow spread between the main candidates is drawing attention as the contest remains effectively open.