On September 22, 2023, Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE) predominantly rejected Jair Bolsonaro’s appeal. The former President faced an eight-year ban since June 2023. The case unfolds online. Judges log their votes digitally, avoiding in-person meetings. The review will end on September 28. So far, four out of seven TSE judges voted against the appeal. […]
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