Brazil's federal police accuse former Justice Minister and ex-Federal Highway Police chief of voter suppression efforts during the 2022 presidential election.

Brazil's federal police accuse former Justice Minister Anderson Torres of orchestrating efforts to block opposition-stronghold voters from polling stations during the 2022 presidential election, alongside ex-chief of Federal Highway Police, Silvinei Vasques. These charges follow allegations of Federal Highway Police blocking roads in Lula-supporting regions, raising concerns of voter suppression. Both men were jailed for their alleged roles in a post-election attack on government buildings by right-wing protesters questioning the election outcome.

August 17, 2024
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