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Brazil’s Supreme Court postpones decision on how Rio picks a governor, extending political chaos
Justice Flávio Dino has up to 90 days to decide whether Rio’s next governor will be chosen by voters or appointed by lawmakers.
- On Thursday, Brazil's Supreme Court postponed a decision on who will serve as governor of Rio, extending a three-week political crisis in the state.
- Rio has remained without a governor since Castro resigned to run for senator in October's elections, as other potential successors like Thiago Pampolha and Rodrigo Bacellar are unavailable.
- Justice Dino requested a review of the selection process, with up to 90 days to return a ruling as the 10-member court currently leans 4-1 toward legislative appointment.
- Ricardo Couto, head of Rio's judiciary, currently serves as caretaker governor while managing state duties alongside judicial responsibilities, creating significant administrative friction.
- Sen Bolsonaro pushes for Douglas Ruas to fill the vacancy, while supporters of Lula and Eduardo Paes advocate for public voting ahead of October's elections.
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Brazil's Supreme Court postpones decision on how Rio picks a governor, extending political chaos
Brazil’s Supreme Court decided on Thursday to postpone a decision on who can be governor of Rio de Janeiro state amid a power crisis in the country’s postcard region.
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Brazil Lets Rio Drift While Politics Outsource the Basics
Rio de Janeiro has been without a governor for weeks, and the crisis is no longer just constitutional theater. It is exposing how fragile Brazilian state power can look when crime, fuel prices, elections, and elite maneuvering all pile onto the same empty chair. The post Brazil Lets Rio Drift While Politics Outsource the Basics appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.
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