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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New president of the Regional Electoral Court of Sergipe takes office

Ana Lúcia Freire de Almeida dos Anjos has officially taken office as the president of the Regional Electoral Court of Sergipe, overseeing electoral justice in the state until 2028.

Feb 27 • 23:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two days after suspension, Electoral Justice resumes supplementary election in Senador Sá

After a brief suspension, Brazil's Electoral Justice has reinstated the supplementary election set for Sunday in Senador Sá, Ceará, following a judicial decision reversing a previous suspension.

Feb 27 • 20:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mikie Sherrill, under pressure: the electoral data from New Jersey that the DOJ urges her to share with the government

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued New Jersey and four other states to access voter registration data, claiming that such information is necessary for investigating suspicious data linked to the Trump administration.

Feb 27 • 16:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Neringa Council Member Convicted in 'Receipts' Case Retains Mandate

A Neringa council member convicted under a suspended sentence retains their mandate following a vote by the Electoral Commission.

Feb 27 • 09:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Electoral Justice ordered to officialize Zamora's list in Tigre and revoked the decision of the Buenos Aires PJ

The electoral court has ordered the official recognition of Julio Zamora's list in Tigre, overturning a decision by the Buenos Aires Justicialist Party.

Feb 27 • 02:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice suspends supplementary election in Senador Sá scheduled for Sunday

The Superior Electoral Court has temporarily suspended supplementary elections in Senador Sá, Ceará, after a legal appeal by the city's mayor, Bel Júnior, who faced removal from office.

Feb 26 • 14:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Giornale poll splits the 5S

The recent poll by Il Giornale indicates a division among M5S members regarding the upcoming electoral challenges, particularly on justice matters, highlighting an urgency for former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to rally his base.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice accepts agreement and suspends criminal action against Marçal for false report against Boulos

Influencer Pablo Marçal has accepted a plea deal suspending a criminal electoral action against him related to a false medical report he disseminated against rival Guilherme Boulos during the 2024 elections.

Feb 24 • 22:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Fake Signatures: How Election Fraud Can Occur in Local Elections

The Frankfurt public prosecutor is investigating allegations of election fraud related to the 'Frankfurt - Social' list led by former Mayor Peter Feldmann, amid ongoing concerns about potential electoral manipulation.

Feb 24 • 09:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabweans Abroad Dismiss Ziyambi's Claim That Diaspora Voting Depends On Constitutional Amendment

The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative refutes Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi's assertion that constitutional amendments are necessary for diaspora voting, claiming the right is already guaranteed under the Constitution.

Feb 24 • 05:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio das Flores receives Mobile Justice from TRE next week

Rio das Flores will host the Mobile Justice initiative from TRE-RJ from February 24 to 26 to facilitate access to electoral services.

Feb 20 • 19:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio das Flores receives Itinerant Justice from TRE next week

Rio das Flores, Brazil, will host an Itinerant Justice initiative from the Electoral Regional Court (TRE-RJ) from February 24 to 26 to facilitate access to electoral services.

Feb 20 • 19:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE nullifies judgment that maintained the revocation of Senator Beto Faro's mandate and orders TRE-PA to redo analysis

The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has annulled the judgment that upheld the revocation of Senator Beto Faro's mandate, instructing the Electoral Regional Court of Pará (TRE-PA) to reconsider the case.

Feb 20 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cármen calls for the end of telework in the Electoral Justice in a meeting about conduct rules

Minister Cármen Lúcia urged the termination of telework in the Electoral Justice during a meeting focused on conduct recommendations for electoral magistrates.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Justice for Quentin. Offices of LFI vandalized in Belfort and Tours

In France, the offices of an electoral candidate for La France Insoumise were vandalized, referencing the death of a far-right activist.

Feb 17 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo's Vice Mayor Says Lula's Pro-Parade Is a Crime, But No One Believes in Justice

São Paulo's Vice Mayor Ricardo Mello Araújo criticized the judiciary while attending a samba parade honoring President Lula, claiming it was electoral propaganda and asserting that many innocent people are wrongfully imprisoned.

Feb 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice prohibits Helder's vice, candidate for governor, from using cap with own name

The Electoral Justice of Pará has restricted vice-governor Hana Ghassan's use of personalized caps in her public and social media appearances as part of campaign regulations.

Feb 13 • 20:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice determines the revocation of mandates of the mayor and vice of Porto da Folha

The Electoral Court of Sergipe has revoked the mandates of Porto da Folha's mayor and vice mayor due to economic power abuse.

Feb 13 • 16:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The state justice as hope

The article discusses the importance of placing people and their rights as a national priority in Mexico, highlighting recent judicial reforms and their implications for justice delivery.

Feb 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Judiciary members see risk of parade halting in Electoral Justice, and Planalto fears political wear and tear

There is concern among judiciary members and government officials about a parade honoring President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which could lead to legal challenges related to early electoral campaigning.

Feb 11 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Year One Leisure: Democrats and ‘Only Justice’ Reforms - Can Election Coalition Be Possible with Different Calculations?

Discussions on an electoral coalition between the Democratic Party and the Justice Party intensify as Justice Party leader Cho Kuk agrees to the formation of a committee proposed by the Democratic Party.

Feb 11 • 02:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Elections are fought in court... cases from four electoral states are lending weight to the CJI's comments

The Chief Justice of India remarks on the increasing trend of electoral disputes reaching the Supreme Court, reflecting underlying political motivations.

Feb 10 • 12:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prisoners of Their Will

Ecuador's political scene is embroiled in conflict over a seemingly insignificant figure who holds a crucial position in the justice system, with the main electoral forces vying for control.

Feb 9 • 05:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF has a majority to classify illicit campaign funding as an electoral crime and misconduct

The Brazilian Supreme Court has established a majority allowing for double punishment of illicit campaign funding, enhancing the penalties for this crime during an election year.

Feb 6 • 21:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Reform faces police investigation over ‘concerned neighbour’ byelection letters

Reform UK is being investigated by Greater Manchester police for allegedly sending campaign letters without proper identification, breaching electoral law.

Feb 6 • 19:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Paid profiles equalize politics and gossip on social networks

The article discusses the risks posed by the use of digital influencers and AI-generated deepfakes in the upcoming elections, highlighting the need for vigilance from officials like Minister Nunes Marques who will lead the Electoral Court.

Feb 6 • 16:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trump publishes video with electoral conspiracy theory showing the Obamas as monkeys

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a video on Truth Social depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as monkeys, triggering condemnation from various Democratic leaders.

Feb 6 • 10:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Electoral referees with party jerseys: a state epidemic

A report reveals that at least 53 local electoral referees in Mexico returned to political parties after their mandates, undermining their alleged independence and impartiality.

Feb 6 • 10:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elections: Brazilians have 3 months to regularize pending issues or request the first copy of their electoral title from the Electoral Justice

Brazilian voters have until May 6 to regularize their Electoral Justice issues or request their first electoral title, ahead of the upcoming elections in October.

Feb 6 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Electoral Justice of AM fines Roberto Cidade for irregularity in electoral propaganda on social media

The Electoral Justice of Amazonas has imposed a fine of R$ 5,000 on state deputy and president of the Legislative Assembly of Amazonas, Roberto Cidade, for irregularities in social media electoral propaganda.

Feb 5 • 23:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TRE-AM cancels councilor votes in Manaquiri due to gender quota fraud and orders recount

The Electoral Court of Amazonas annulled votes for councilors from the PSD and PL parties in Manaquiri due to fraudulent practices concerning gender quotas during the 2024 municipal elections.

Feb 5 • 23:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is Tulsi Gabbard and why did her presence in an FBI operation spark strong political controversy in the U.S.?

Tulsi Gabbard's involvement in an FBI raid at a Fulton County electoral center, part of a 2020 election investigation, has reignited political scrutiny and controversy, particularly amid conflicting statements from Donald Trump.

Feb 5 • 21:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Tabata sentenced to pay Nunes R$ 30,000 for remarks in the 2024 election debate

The São Paulo Court sentenced federal deputy Tabata Amaral to pay R$ 30,000 to São Paulo mayor Ricardo Nunes for insults exchanged during the 2024 electoral campaign.

Feb 5 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge rejects appeals from Boa Vista councilors canceled for gender quota fraud and process goes to 2nd instance

The electoral judge has upheld the cancellations of councilors Roberto Franco and Adnan Lima for violating gender quota laws and forwarded the case to the Regional Electoral Court of Roraima.

Feb 5 • 14:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jung Cheong-rae meets with first-term lawmakers opposed to the merger, saying 'optimism is a shortcut to election defeat'

Jung Cheong-rae of the Democratic Party met with first-term lawmakers opposing the merger with the Justice Party, emphasizing that optimism could lead to electoral defeat, while many lawmakers expressed concerns about the merger's impact on upcoming local elections.

Feb 5 • 10:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After cancellation, more than half of Manaquiri's councilors must leave office and will be replaced, decides Electoral Justice

The Electoral Court of Amazonas has announced that six councilors in Manaquiri, whose mandates were canceled due to gender quota fraud in the 2024 elections, will be replaced in the near future.

Feb 4 • 21:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice revokes mandates of 7 out of 9 city councilors in Paraná for vote-buying scheme with 'fuel vouchers'

Seven out of nine councilors in Francisco Alves, Paraná, were convicted by the Electoral Justice for participating in a vote-buying scheme involving 'fuel vouchers' during the 2024 Municipal Elections.

Feb 4 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police combats vote buying scheme in the Greater Belo Horizonte

The Federal Police executed two search and seizure warrants as part of an investigation into a vote-buying scheme in Vespasiano, a part of Greater Belo Horizonte, continuing the 'Operation Free Vote' targeting alleged electoral corruption practices during the 2024 municipal elections.

Feb 4 • 14:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Canceled for gender quota fraud, Manaquiri councilors were treated as 'wronged' during the opening of the year

Six councilors from Manaquiri defended themselves against the Amazonas Electoral Court's decision that annulled their mandates due to gender quota fraud at the opening session of the legislative year.

Feb 4 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

ERJK urges Isamaad, Social Democrats, and Right-Wingers to pay campaign bills

The head of the Electoral Resources Control Commission, Liisa Oviir, has sent inquiries to Isamaa, the Social Democratic Party, and the Right-Wingers regarding outstanding bills that may be considered as illegal donations, and initiated administrative proceedings.

Feb 4 • 11:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

What Taddei Does Not Want to See

The article discusses a potential conflict of interest involving Jesús Octavio García González, who previously represented a company vying for a lucrative contract related to electoral credential production while currently managing a large budget at INE.

Feb 4 • 06:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cármen and Fachin's signal for a code of ethics in the Supreme Court is seen as positive, but with uncertain effectiveness

The signal from Supreme Court Justices Edson Fachin and Cármen Lúcia in favor of a code of ethics is seen positively, though experts stress the need for concrete implementation and broader recommendations for electoral judges.

Feb 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Jeon Han-gil, before returning home, incited obstruction of arrest... 'Live broadcast will start as soon as the plane lands'

Former Korean history instructor Jeon Han-gil, known for promoting 'Yoon again' and electoral conspiracy theories, is returning to Korea amidst police inquiries and multiple accusations, marking his first return after 162 days abroad.

Feb 3 • 00:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

We must be rigorous and uncompromising with any ethical deviation, says Cármen Lúcia, rapporteur of the code of ethics

Minister Cármen Lúcia emphasized the need for judges to make clear and transparent decisions without being influenced by specific interests during the opening speech of the Supreme Electoral Court's year of work.

Feb 2 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaro uses Lula as an example

Jair Bolsonaro seeks authorization from the Justice to receive prominent politicians in his prison residence, mirroring his opponent Lula's past actions to influence electoral processes from prison.

Feb 2 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Irregular funds for electoral campaigns are not a criminal offense, the Prosecutor's Office decides how to investigate it

The Prosecutor's Office has determined that irregular financing to electoral campaigns is not specifically classified as a criminal offense under the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code (COIP), leaving the agency to decide on the investigation based on evidence found.

Feb 2 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Justice investigates the Board of Directors of the Madrid Medical Association for a crime of prevarication

The Justice system is investigating the Board of Directors of the Madrid Medical Association for alleged misconduct related to the legal validity of the cessation of the Electoral Board.

Jan 15 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Cyprus: Outrage after leaked video with dialogues about alleged bribes at the Presidential Palace

A leaked video featuring former Energy Minister George Lakkotrypis discussing topics related to electoral funding and access to the Presidential environment has sparked controversy in Cyprus.

Jan 8 • 16:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

NSW ministers warned not to meet alone with prominent lobbyist after firm placed on watchlist

New South Wales ministers have been cautioned against meeting individually with lobbyist Eamonn Fitzpatrick or his firm, EJF Advisory, following the firm's addition to a watchlist by the NSW Electoral Commission for breaches of lobbying regulations.

Jan 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Cypriot MP accused of assaulting his partner while on holiday in Athens and removed from the party list

A Cypriot MP has been accused of assaulting his partner during their vacation in Athens, leading to his removal from the electoral list.

Jan 4 • 21:44 UTC

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