Lula and 34 other politicians targeted by Operation Car Wash elected in 2026
Journalist, postgraduate in marketing and master's in communication and consumption. Specialist in communication and consumption and political analysis.
TL;DR
- 35 out of 75 candidates investigated by Operation Car Wash were elected in 2026.
- The elected politicians come from various parties and have different legal backgrounds, including arrests, charges, and dismissed cases.
- President Lula, who was imprisoned for 580 days, had his convictions annulled by the STF in 2021.
- Other notable figures elected include José Dirceu, André Vargas, Delúbio Soares, Eduardo Cunha, Beto Richa, and Marconi Perillo.
- Nine of the candidates had been arrested during the operation's investigations.
- The results indicate that politicians involved in Lava Jato investigations continue to secure elected positions.