"Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Nunes Marques ruled on Aug. 5 that former state lawmaker Jalser Renier Padilha may participate in the 2026 elections. Jalser is facing criminal charges for allegedly ordering the kidnapping and torture of a journalist in the northern state of Roraima. His legislative mandate was revoked in 2022, and he has been barred from holding public office through 2030.
The justice's decision partially suspends the effects of the revocation of his mandate and allows Jalser to participate in his party's nominating convention and other activities related to the Oct. 4 election.
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[Jalser Renier Padilha] was accused of ordering the 2020 kidnapping of journalist Romano dos Anjos. Since losing his mandate, Jalser has sought to overturn the decision in court."
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This story was translated with the assistance of AI and reviewed by Alejandro Martínez-Cabrera
