Without participation of Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, Globo cancels debate alleging “legal uncertainty”
Network received summons from TSE and STF regarding rules for absent candidates and Renan Santos's participation
TL;DR
- Globo canceled the presidential debate scheduled for Thursday night.
- The cancellation was due to two judicial summonses from the TSE and STF.
- Flávio Bolsonaro announced he would not participate in the debate.
- One judicial decision invalidated a rule concerning absent candidates' podiums.
- Another decision mandated the participation of Renan Santos, whose party has only one congressman.
- Globo cited legal uncertainty and interference in debate organization as reasons for cancellation.
- The network affirmed its commitment to promoting democracy and facilitating candidate discussions.