Man is caught distributing cards near a polling place in Belém
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A man was caught distributing campaign material (cards) near a polling place in Belém during the first round of the 2026 elections, a practice prohibited by Brazilian electoral legislation, constituting a crime of exit polling.
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Why It Matters
The distribution of campaign material on election day is prohibited by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), being classified as an exit crime.
The distribution of campaign material took place close to the polling place. The incident occurred around 9:30 am.
In the images recorded by g1, the man, who wears a blue shirt, appears at a bus stop. He approaches people who pass by and hands out the saints.
In a note, the Secretariat of Public Security and Social Defense (Segup) informed that the integrated actions of the security forces in the 1st round of the 2026 elections began at 7am this Sunday (02), in the Metropolitan Region of Belém and in the other municipalities of the state.
According to the agency, more than 14,200 public security agents were employed to reinforce policing on the main roads in the cities, around polling places, in attendance at Police Stations, in addition to monitoring in the State and Regional Integrated Command and Control Centers.
The distribution of holy cards and the approach of voters to influence the vote are prohibited on election day and may constitute a crime of exit polls, according to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). The conduct establishes a prison sentence of six months to one year, in addition to a fine.
g1 contacted the Regional Electoral Court (TRE) of Pará requesting a position on the case, but has not yet received a response until the last update of the report.
Open Questions
- What will be TRE-PA’s position on the case?
- Was the man detained by authorities?
