Politics
BnT Online stories available in English, newest first. Coverage of Ponta Grossa and the Campos Gerais region, in Paraná, Brazil.
Elections 2026 may replace 8 councilors in Ponta Grossa; see the substitutes
Quaest in Pará: Helder leads with 25% for Senate
Survey by Quaest, commissioned by TV Liberal, shows Helder ahead with 25% of voting intentions for Senate in Pará. Delegado Éder Mauro and Chicão are tied with 15%, followed by Zequinha with 10%. The poll surveyed 804 people and has a margin of error of three percentage points.
Haddad criticizes Flávio Bolsonaro after walk with Lula
Fernando Haddad criticized Flávio Bolsonaro for not accounting for the film 'Dark Horse' and linked him to scandals. The comments were made during a walk with Lula in São Miguel Paulista.
Sandro Alex gets emotional during parade in Ponta Grossa: "I represent the winning team of Ratinho Junior"
Sandro Alex claims in Ponta Grossa that he represents the continuity of Ratinho Junior's administration and cites works and investments in the Campos Gerais.
STF convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro for defaming Tabata Amaral
The Supreme Federal Court convicted former congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro for defaming congresswoman Tabata Amaral. The decision was confirmed in a virtual trial on Friday night (25), with a vote of 7 to 3. The relator Alexandre de Moraes held that the statements exceeded parliamentary immunity.
Candidates Swap States for Senate Seat in 2026
Hélio Lopes' candidacy for the Senate in Roraima exemplifies the strategy of parties in launching known names outside their traditional electoral bases. The practice, allowed by law, reignites the debate on state representation and party loyalty.
How much is a vote in PR worth? Millions move in the race for Iguaçu? by Gleidson Carlos
Campaigns for the Paraná State Government are already moving millions; Moro leads in revenue, followed by Requião Filho and Sandro Alex
Voto útil gains strength between Lula and Flávio in final stretch
Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign intensifies appeal to useful vote against Lula, even though migration between opponents does not change the total votes. Expert explains the psychological and strategic effects of this tactic.
Elizabeth says PG needs Julio Kuller in the Assembly
Mayor Elizabeth points Julio Kuller as her and Sergio Moro's choice to defend the release of funds for the city and region in the Legislative Assembly.
