TSE invalidates Arruda's candidacy registration for DF government

The Court ordered the decision to be sent to the regional court to remove Arruda's name from the electronic ballot boxes and suspend access to campaign funds.

TSE invalidates Arruda's candidacy registration for DF government

TL;DR

  • The TSE denied José Roberto Arruda's candidacy for governor of the Federal District.
  • The decision confirmed a prior ruling by the Regional Electoral Court of the DF.
  • Arruda's ineligibility stems from convictions for administrative improbity related to Operation Pandora.
  • The court will order the removal of Arruda's name from electronic ballots and suspend his access to campaign funds.
  • The debate centered on the application of a new law regarding the calculation of ineligibility periods after convictions.