In the bustling political landscape of Brazil, Guilherme Boulos (PSOL), candidate for mayor of São Paulo (3550308), confirmed his participation in the electoral debate organized by Flow this Monday, the 23rd. Meanwhile, Ricardo Nunes from MDB has declined the invitation due to a busy schedule. The latest Datafolha poll from Thursday, the 19th, shows Nunes and Boulos neck and neck, making this debate a crucial event for Boulos to gain some ground.¹ Similarly, Pablo Marçal from PRTB, after losing support among evangelical voters to Nunes, has scheduled a virtual meeting with pastors and religious leaders to regain momentum.²

Down in Chapadão do Sul (5002951), Marcos Suel Severino Cabral, known as Bola do Espetinho, a candidate for councilor, was visited by the Federal Police due to an outstanding arrest warrant. Despite his legal troubles, Cabral, representing the Progressive Party, had declared himself as a businessman with no assets. The operation extended to 10 states, resulting in the arrest of 36 candidates for various offenses, including drug trafficking, active corruption, and illegal possession of firearms.³ However, starting this Saturday, candidates cannot be detained or arrested except in flagrante delicto, ensuring fair play in the municipal elections slated for October 6.³

In the realm of policy, Leonardo Siqueira (Novo) has proposed a controversial bill to introduce tuition fees at Unicamp, Unesp, and USP,...

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