The Regional Electoral Tribunal of Amazonas (TRE-AM) has issued a ruling overturning an earlier decision that found evidence of fraud related to the gender quota requirements in the 2024 municipal elections in Eirunepé, a town in the interior of the state. The overturning of this decision means that the elected councilors from the PSB and AGIR parties will continue to serve their terms in office. The previous decision had been made after allegations surfaced regarding non-compliance with the minimum required representation of female candidates.

The controversy originated from an investigation initiated by Cibele de Freitas Mendes, a candidate for councilor, who claimed that the electoral process had been manipulated by the creation of fictitious female candidacies. Initially, a unanimous decision by the tribunal had led to the annulment of votes for these parties and the subsequent annulment of the mandates of five elected officials. However, the parties involved contested this ruling through a motion for clarification in the Electoral Judicial Investigation Action (AIJE), which led to the tribunal's reevaluation of the case.

This decision is a significant development in the context of women's political representation and electoral integrity in Brazilian municipalities. It signals a potential leniency in addressing violations of gender quotas, raising concerns among advocates for gender equality in politics about the implications for future elections and the enforcement of these critical regulations. The case emphasizes the ongoing challenges faced in ensuring proper adherence to electoral laws designed to promote inclusive representation in political offices.