The dynamic political landscape of Brazil is buzzing with significant developments. São Paulo's governor, Tarcísio de Freitas, is contemplating a party switch from the Republicanos to the Liberal Party (PL), a move that could shift the political balance significantly, especially with Jair Bolsonaro's current ineligibility. Valdemar da Costa Neto, PL's national president, is also advocating for Bolsonaro's amnesty, which could enable his participation in the 2026 presidential race. Meanwhile, a Nexus survey shows a centrist trend in municipal elections, with 52% of voters in municipalities led by parties like MDB, PSD, and PP, indicating a preference for centrist policies. Interestingly, the mayor of Porto Alegre noted that Lula and Bolsonaro's influence was minimal in recent municipal elections, pointing to a more localized political dynamic. In São Paulo, around 20,000 voters expressed dissatisfaction by casting null votes for Pablo Marçal, while in Belo Horizonte, Governor Romeu Zema congratulated re-elected Mayor Fuad Noman, despite supporting his opponent, showing a willingness to collaborate across party lines. Former President Michel Temer also praised Tarcísio for his role in Mayor Ricardo Nunes's victory, emphasizing moderation. The judiciary is under scrutiny as the Superior Tribunal de Justiça investigates allegations of sentence-selling, highlighting the need for transparency. Calls for new norms to prevent election power abuse, as advocated by Minister Flávio D...

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