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An elderly man fell ill and died during voting in Cupira, Pernambuco, according to SBT News. He reportedly became unwell at a polling place in the municipality and could not be saved. The incident is drawing attention as voters in the region discuss conditions at polling stations and the care available to elderly voters on election day.
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Ahead of Brazil's 2026 elections, voters are searching whether it is permitted to vote wearing shorts at polling stations. SBT News published a guide on what is allowed and what is prohibited on election day, addressing common doubts about dress codes and conduct at polling places. The answer, per electoral rules: there is no dress requirement, so voting in shorts is allowed.
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Brazilian network Band has scheduled the first televised presidential debate for a potential second round on October 11. Meanwhile, SBT is reportedly trying to hire a presenter who recently left Band, keeping the broadcaster in headlines. The debate date matters as candidates prepare for the decisive stage of the election, with rival networks also negotiating their own broadcast lineups.