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Lula's campaign requests suspension of Flávio Bolsonaro's TV Celular by TSE

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's campaign has asked the TSE to suspend TV Celular, accusing Flávio Bolsonaro of failing to properly identify electoral advertising.

21 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's (PT) campaign has formally requested the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to suspend the video platform known as TV Celular, associated with Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL). According to Lula's coalition, TV Celular is not adequately identifying that the content being shown is produced by Flávio's campaign, as required by current electoral legislation.

The arguments presented by Lula's campaign concern the need for transparency in electoral advertising materials. It is claimed that TV Celular broadcasts continuous programming that includes politicians and supporters of Flávio Bolsonaro, without the proper identification as public advertising.

In addition to the request for suspension of TV Celular, Lula's coalition has also filed a complaint with the TSE seeking an investigation into the use of Instagram profiles by Flávio's campaign. The complaint highlights the alleged use of strategies to boost electoral content and monetize posts, circumventing established advertising regulations.

These actions against Flávio Bolsonaro occur in a tense electoral landscape as campaigns intensify. Flávio's digital strategy also includes the recent creation of a talk show to be aired on TV Celular, featuring comedians and other personalities as guests.

With the TSE being called upon, it is expected that the allegations will be addressed through the proper legal process. Both parties are interested in ensuring that electoral rules are followed during the campaign period, particularly concerning transparency and content identification.

The impact of these actions is already being monitored by various media outlets, with Folha de S.Paulo and UOL reporting on the situation and developments related to campaign strategies. Thus, the political landscape continues to evolve as new allegations and actions are presented.

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