Douglas Ruas says he trusts the courts on Garotinho's appeal: 'He will make the right decision'

Douglas Ruas (PL) — Photo: Globo/ Manoella Mello

Candidate for the government of Rio, Douglas Ruas (PL) stated this Wednesday (7) that he trusts the Court in analyzing the appeal involving Anthony Garotinho's candidacy. The statement was given before the PL meeting with Flávio Bolsonaro, in Brasília.

According to Ruas, there is no conflict in the situation and he hopes that a previous decision on the annulment of the candidate's votes will be confirmed.

Ruas also said that Eduardo Paes was the one who asked for Garotinho's votes to be annulled and that the Public Ministry was in favor of the request.

"The candidate Eduardo Paes was the one who asked for the annulment of Garotinho's votes, the Public Ministry was in favor, they already had a previous decision in this regard. So we are now waiting for what has already been said before to be confirmed", he said.

The candidate stated that he trusts the Brazilian justice system and said he believes that the decision will follow the legislation.

"I trust the Brazilian Justice system and I am sure it will make the correct decision in accordance with current legislation. What I said here a little while ago and ended my statement in relation to this matter is that there is no conflict", he stated.