Brazilian court removes party federation from governor's coalition

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in Brazil has removed the PSDB-Cidadania federation from the coalition supporting Raquel Lyra's gubernatorial bid in Pernambuco. Justice Dias Toffoli, who had previously ruled in favor of Lyra, reversed his own decision, leading to the federation's exclusion. This move occurred amidst ongoing electoral disputes and public debates between Lyra and her opponent, João Campos, on various policy issues.

The decision impacts the political alliances in Pernambuco, a state with a history of closely contested elections. Lyra, the incumbent governor, faces a tight race against Campos, the mayor of Recife. The exclusion of a significant political bloc like the PSDB-Cidadania federation could alter the electoral landscape and influence voter sentiment in the final stretch of the campaign.