Zanin denies Paes' appeal; Ruas should be declared elected governor of RJ
Graduated in journalism from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, he is an editor in Brasília. At Oeste, he worked as a special reporter, assistant editor, and writer. He began his career at Veja magazine, in Augusto Nunes' column. He covers politics, the judiciary, and world affairs.
TL;DR
- STF Minister Cristiano Zanin denied Eduardo Paes' appeal to annul the TSE's decision canceling Anthony Garotinho's votes.
- This decision allows Douglas Ruas to potentially be declared governor-elect of Rio de Janeiro in the first round.
- If Garotinho's votes are not counted, Ruas will surpass 50% of the valid votes.
- The TSE had previously formed a majority to confirm the annulment of Garotinho's votes, and Garotinho himself abandoned appeals against his ineligibility.
- Paes, who finished the first round in second place, sought a second round by trying to validate Garotinho's votes.
- Zanin ruled that the STF is not the appropriate venue for this matter at this time.
- Paes and his allies plan to appeal to validate Garotinho's votes to force a second round.
- The article outlines a sequence of events where Paes' legal action against Garotinho may inadvertently lead to Ruas' first-round victory.