Brazil MP challenges 42 candidacies linked to organized crime; 6 elected despite denials

Brazilian prosecutors have flagged 42 candidacies for ties to organized crime, with six candidates whose records were denied still winning seats. Appeals are pending, leaving the final composition of those seats uncertain. This raises concerns about criminal influence in the electoral process.

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