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Brazil: TSE ruling on Garotinho could hand Ruas first-round win
InfoMoney·BR·2 days ago
PSOL has appealed to Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) against the withdrawal of former governor Garotinho's appeal, requesting that his votes be counted. If annulled, PL candidate Douglas Ruas could win in the first round, altering the election outcome.
Anthony Garotinho's withdrawal of his appeal to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has removed the final legal impediment to Douglas Ruas' first-round victory in the Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election. This action effectively concedes the race and solidifies Ruas' mandate, despite an outstanding comment from the PGE and an appeal from PSOL to count Garotinho's votes. The situation is assessed with high confidence.