Old Listening Device Found in Rio de Janeiro Governor's Office

Remnants of an apparent eavesdropping device were discovered in the office of the Rio de Janeiro state governor during a routine security sweep. Agents from the Institutional Security Cabinet (GSI) found the material, described as "apparently old and without functionality," within the Palácio Guanabara. The discovery adds another layer of complexity to the already turbulent political situation in Rio de Janeiro. The state's governorship is currently the subject of a judicial dispute at the Supreme Federal Court (STF). An interim governor, Ricardo Couto, is currently serving, but the president of the Legislative Assembly, Douglas Ruas, is challenging the position. Ruas has filed a new request with the STF to assume the governorship. The situation remains in flux as the court deliberates. The interim governor assumed the role following the resignation of former Governor Cláudio Castro. The state has been without a vice-governor since Thiago Pampolha resigned last year. The former president of the Legislative Assembly, Rodrigo Bacellar, was also previously removed from his post due to an investigation into leaked information.