Pablo Marçal says R$7.4 billion net worth declaration is wrong, demands correction

Businessman Pablo Marçal, affiliated with the PRTB party, has declared that his submitted net worth of R$7.4 billion to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is erroneous and is in the process of being corrected. Marçal, who registered his presidential candidacy on the final day allowed, claims the declaration was a mistake.

If the initial R$7.4 billion figure were accurate, Marçal would have been the wealthiest candidate in the 2026 elections. This amount is significantly higher than his R$169.5 million declaration in 2024 for the São Paulo mayoral race. Marçal confirmed to Estadão that he has requested corrections but has not disclosed the revised value of his assets.

Marçal's presidential bid faces a significant hurdle: a prior conviction related to his 2024 campaign for São Paulo's mayor has rendered him ineligible for eight years. The responsibility for accurately filling out asset declarations lies with the candidates and their respective parties. These declarations require candidates to list personal assets such as properties and vehicles, along with the value of company shares, bank balances, investments, and other financial holdings.