TSE maintains artist shows in acts of support for Lula
Minister Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva rejected the Novo party's request that would consider demonstrations planned for this Sunday (18) as showmícios.
TL;DR
- TSE Minister Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva rejected the Novo party's request to suspend artistic demonstrations planned for Sunday.
- The Novo party argued the events, organized under the banner of defending democracy, could constitute illegal campaign shows (showmícios).
- The minister found insufficient evidence to prove the events were organized campaign activities.
- The decision highlighted that coinciding with the election period or organizers' political affinity is not enough to prove a link to a campaign.
- Preventative suspension was deemed a disproportionate restriction on freedom of expression and assembly.
- The ruling does not preclude future analysis of potential illegal campaign practices during the events.
- The events are part of the 'Brasil nas Ruas' mobilization, organized by civil and student entities.
- Planned events include performances by artists like Caetano Veloso, Djavan, and Daniela Mercury in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Porto Alegre.