Nunes Marques suspends decision that blocked Dallagnol's candidacy

The TSE president's determination was published this Sunday; the previous day, Minister Floriano de Azevedo Marques had decided to deny the Lava Jato ex-prosecutor's registration in the race for the Senate in Paraná

Nunes Marques suspends decision that blocked Dallagnol's candidacy

TL;DR

  • Minister Kassio Nunes Marques suspended the decision to deny Deltan Dallagnol's Senate candidacy.
  • The original decision to deny the registration was made by Minister Floriano de Azevedo Marques.
  • Nunes Marques cited the late timing of the decision, close to election day, as a reason for the suspension.
  • Dallagnol's candidacy was previously barred due to campaign irregularities and the "Ficha Limpa" law.
  • The TSE's plenary will still decide on Dallagnol's eligibility.