In Brazil, the political scene is buzzing with hidden vice-presidents Marta and Antônia, who are avoiding the press and maintaining separate schedules from Boulos and Marçal. This intriguing strategy raises questions about their roles and visibility in the campaign.¹ Meanwhile, the Brazilian electorate is curious about the rules for those who did not vote in the last election, wondering if they can participate in the 2024 elections.² In the judicial arena, Judge José de Souza Brandão Netto from the 123rd Electoral Zone of Araci (2902009) used cordel verses to deny the challenge against Zé de Migué's candidacy for the Municipal Chamber of Teofilândia (2931608) based on alleged illiteracy, a decision that has sparked both interest and amusement.³⁴

Security concerns are also at the forefront as the Regional Electoral Court of Rio de Janeiro (TRE-RJ) has changed 53 voting locations in the state, affecting 171,000 voters across ten municipalities due to safety issues. This is part of a broader plan to ensure voter security in future elections.⁵ In contrast, the federal government's spending habits are under scrutiny, with President Lula's entourage making over 617 trips since he took office in 2023, costing over R$1 million. This includes the recent lavish trip to the UN General Assembly in New York, which has yet to be detailed in the Transparency Portal.⁶

On the international stage, Brazilian footba...

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