Mendonça Returns Denarium Cassation to TSE Plenary for Scheduling

Overview

• Minister André Mendonça released the case that seeks to annul the 2022 mandates of Roraima Governor Antonio Denarium and Vice Governor Edilson Damião, ending his request for more time.
• Proceedings have been halted since August 26, 2025, when Mendonça paused the trial after the initial vote.
• Relator Isabel Gallotti has already cast the lone vote for cassation, with the remaining justices yet to deliberate.
• The case centers on alleged abuse of political and economic power, including electoral use of the Cesta da Família and Morar Melhor programs, disproportionate transfers to municipalities, and misused institutional publicity.
• The regional court in Roraima annulled the ticket and imposed eight-year ineligibility in January 2024, the electoral prosecutor backed that outcome in June 2024, and Denarium denies irregularities while reports indicate the TSE may take up the case as soon as November 10.