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Romeu Zema
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Romeu Zema, the governor of Minas Gerais and leader of the NOVO party, is among the names drawing attention in Brazilian political discussion. The conversation comes alongside reports that a minister who barred an empty chair representing President Lula in a televised debate says she is suffering misogyny. The exact link between Zema and that episode remains unclear.
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Romeu Zema, governor of Minas Gerais and a likely 2026 presidential candidate, was photographed using a mobile phone while casting his vote, in breach of electoral court rules. The TSE has warned voters against carrying devices such as phones and smart glasses into voting booths. Zema also drew attention with a campaign line about needing a government 'not so rich in a country with such a poor people'.
- 3Lula wins big among Brazilian voters in China cities●| ELECTIONS IN BRAZIL: Final results in Beijing and Guangzhou, China. Lula: 65.69% (268) Flávio Bolsonaro: 24.02% (98) R
Final results of Brazil's election have been tallied for Brazilian voters in Beijing and Guangzhou, China, with Lula taking a decisive 65.69% of the vote (268 ballots). Flávio Bolsonaro came second with 24.02% (98), followed by Renan Santos at 3.92% and writer Augusto Cury at 2.70%. Ronaldo Caiado and Romeu Zema trailed with around 1% each.
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Minas Gerais governor Romeu Zema reacted to criticism over taking his mobile phone into the voting booth, saying that if he had stolen a cellphone instead, "everything would be fine," in a jab at how the incident was treated. His remarks quickly spread across Brazilian news and social media, drawing debate about electoral rules on devices inside polling stations.
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Justice Minister Flávio Dino's ministry, under a decision attributed to Supreme Court justice Nunes Marques, must include Romeu Zema and other Novo party candidates for state governorships in official electoral debates in Brazil. The ruling extends debate participation rules beyond the major party candidates, affecting upcoming gubernatorial race broadcasts.
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Andre Marinho is being searched alongside coverage of the Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial race, days before Brazil's election. Electoral authorities, via Justice Nunes Marques, ordered broadcasters including Globo to include Novo party candidates such as Romeu Zema in televised debates. A Globo presenter misnaming a candidate and being corrected by Garotinho also fueled discussion.