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TSE suspends Lula's electoral advertisement against Flávio Bolsonaro

Minister Estela Aranha of the TSE suspended an ad from Lula calling Flávio Bolsonaro a 'ghost employee.'

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Minister Estela Aranha of the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) decided to suspend an electoral advertisement run by the campaign of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The decision was made in the context of the current electoral dispute, in which Lula is running for reelection. The advertisement in question included claims about Flávio Bolsonaro, his main opponent in the elections and also a presidential candidate from the PL party.

Lula's campaign advertisement alleged that Flávio Bolsonaro had been a "ghost employee" during his tenure in public service. This claim led to the suspension of the ad until the case is judged.

In addition to the term "ghost employee," the content of the advertisement mentioned a supposed "resume" of Flávio Bolsonaro, which listed accusations against him. Minister Aranha was clear in stating that such allegations need to be analyzed carefully, resulting in the suspension of the advertisement.

The decision to suspend the airing of the video was reported by UOL and corroborated by the newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, both emphasizing the prohibition of further exhibition of the material until the issue is judged by the TSE.

The episode highlights the tensions and strategies between candidates in the presidential race, with Lula's advertisement directly impacting Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign. The TSE continues to monitor the allegations and accusations made in electoral advertisements.

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