
Douglas Ruas (PL) gains prominence after rising ten points in the polls for the Rio government, while minister Kássio Nunes Marques (STF) faces controversy after revelations about millionaire contracts between allies and banker Daniel Vorcaro.
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Datafolha measures voting intentions for state elections. The STF is the highest instance of the Brazilian judiciary.
Winner of the week: Douglas Ruas (PL), candidate for governor of Rio, who rose ten points in a month in Datafolha and is already threatening the victory in the first round of Eduardo Paes (PSD).
Loser of the week: Minister Kássio Nunes Marques, from the STF, after the revelation that the "KN gang", which brings together allies close to him, had a million-dollar contract with banker Daniel Vorcaro.

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