Pablo Marçal, a former coach and businessman, announced on October 3 his departure from the PRTB party to join União Brasil. This transition comes at a time when Marçal is facing significant legal challenges, notably three condemnations leading to his ineligibility until 2032. Despite these obstacles, he aims to pursue a federal deputy or Senate seat in the upcoming October elections, leveraging the resources and support of his new party, União Brasil.

The official joining event is scheduled for October 6 in the Vila Olímpia area, a wealthy neighborhood in São Paulo. The leadership of União Brasil is optimistic about Marçal's potential to overturn his current legal situation and be allowed to participate in the elections. His past as a candidate for the mayoralty of São Paulo has been tumultuous, as marked by the controversies surrounding his 2024 campaign, leading to the current legal challenges he faces.

Marçal's situation highlights the complexities of Brazilian electoral law, particularly regarding the