Lindbergh asks PGR for André Mendonça's removal from TSE
Federal deputy points to minister's possible partisan bias and cites meeting with Vorcaro, decisions on secrecy, and video released by Bia Kicis
TL;DR
- Federal deputy Lindbergh Farias filed a request with the Prosecutor General's Office (PGR) seeking the temporary removal of Minister André Mendonça from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).
- The request also asks that Mendonça be declared unfit to preside over cases related to the 2026 elections.
- Farias alleges that Mendonça exhibits "partisan partiality" due to his proximity to the electoral dispute.
- Cited incidents include a private meeting with Banco Master controller Daniel Vorcaro, controversial handling of investigation secrecy, and a video released by Deputy Bia Kicis.
- Arguments in the representation are supported by a statement from Minister Gilmar Mendes about an "unequivocal political-electoral bias" in Mendonça's actions.
- The legal basis for the request is Article 20 of the Electoral Code, which allows challenges to TSE members for partisan partiality.