MPE supports Garotinho's withdrawal, and Ruas may win in the first round
Graduated in journalism from the State University of Bahia. Has worked for newspapers, JC Concursos, Folha de S.Paulo, and O Estado de S.Paulo. Was a reporter for the portals Datagro and Broto. Has been a reporter for Revista Oeste since March 2026.
TL;DR
- The Electoral Public Prosecutor's Office (MPE) supports Anthony Garotinho's withdrawal of his appeal to the TSE.
- Garotinho's candidacy for governor of Rio de Janeiro was denied.
- The MPE argues Garotinho's case should be an exception to the rule preventing withdrawals after voting.
- If Garotinho's appeal is denied or he withdraws, his 274,411 votes will be annulled.
- The annulment of Garotinho's votes could result in Douglas Ruas winning the election in the first round by exceeding 50% of the valid votes.