Cármen Lúcia Meets Judges Concerned About Electoral Process Attacks

Supreme Court Minister Cármen Lúcia heard concerns from judges regarding attacks on the electoral process during a meeting in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul. The magistrates attributed these attacks to political polarization and the proliferation of fake news.

Lúcia, who was in the city to receive an honorary doctorate from the Federal University of Santa Maria, met with state, federal, and electoral judges. She informed them that she had spoken with the president of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Minister Kássio Nunes Marques, and that the court stands ready to provide any necessary aid or support.

Although attacks on the electronic voting system have decreased compared to the 2022 elections, critics, particularly from the right-wing Bolsonarist movement, continue to challenge the electoral process. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) has recently spread misinformation on the subject.

There is also a growing concern about the use of "deep fake" technology in electoral campaigns. The TSE is expected to rule on the use of this technology in the coming week, with a strong tendency toward a total veto.

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the court is available if they need assistance or support.