G11 hour agoPolitics1 min readBrazil

VIDEOS: AB2 of Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro proposes increasing his own term of office to up to five years through PEC; Lula plans to include vice-president Geraldo Alckmin on agendas after calls for 'more Alckmin'; TRE-RJ schedules retotaling of votes for Saturday, which could declare Douglas Ruas elected governor; government supporters claim to have the votes to end the 6x1 scale, while the opposition tries to postpone the vote; Moraes orders the beginning of Eduardo Bolsonaro's sentence and cancellation of passports; Fux asks for access to confidential STF investigations against Bolsonaro and allies.

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Why It Matters

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro proposed a PEC to increase his own term of office to up to five years. Lula plans to include vice-president Geraldo Alckmin in more agendas after calls for a greater presence of the vice-president. The TRE-RJ scheduled the retotaling of votes in the state of Rio de Janeiro for Saturday, which could result in Douglas Ruas being certified as governor-elect. There is a debate in Congress about the end of the 6x1 work schedule, with government supporters claiming to have the votes and the opposition trying to postpone the vote. Minister Alexandre de Moraes ordered the beginning of Eduardo Bolsonaro's sentence and the cancellation of his passports. Minister Luiz Fux asked for access to confidential investigations at the STF involving Bolsonaro and allies.

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Flávio talks about increasing his own mandate to up to 5 years with PEC

After appealing for 'more Alckmin', Lula plans to include vice president on agendas

TRE schedules the retotaling of votes in RJ for Saturday, which could declare Ruas elected governor

Who is Douglas Ruas, who could be the new governor of RJ

Government officials say they have the votes to end the 6x1; opposition tries to postpone vote

Moraes determines the start of Eduardo Bolsonaro's sentence and orders the cancellation of passports

Fux requests access to confidential STF investigations against Bolsonaro and allies

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The TRE-RJ will complete the retotaling of votes on Saturday and will be able to declare Douglas Ruas elected governor of Rio de Janeiro.
Likely · Within days
The vote on the end of the 6x1 scale in Congress will be postponed by the opposition.
Possible · Within weeks
Luiz Fux's request for access to confidential STF investigations against Bolsonaro and his allies will be partially granted.
Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

What is the exact text of the PEC proposed by Flávio Bolsonaro to increase his mandate?
When exactly does Lula intend to include Alckmin in his official agenda?
What is the deadline for TRE-RJ to complete the retotalization and proclaim the final result in RJ?
What are the opposition's specific arguments for postponing the vote on the end of the 6x1 scale?

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News tone: Neutral
Emotional intensity: Medium
News value: Moderate
Global impact: National
Urgency: Developing
Follow-up likelihood: Likely
Relevance window: Weeks

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Published: 1 hour ago

G11 hour agoPolitics1 min readBrazil

VIDEOS: AB2 of Thursday, October 8, 2026

Quick Look

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

Font size

Flávio talks about increasing his own mandate to up to 5 years with PEC

After appealing for 'more Alckmin', Lula plans to include vice president on agendas

TRE schedules the retotaling of votes in RJ for Saturday, which could declare Ruas elected governor

Who is Douglas Ruas, who could be the new governor of RJ

Government officials say they have the votes to end the 6x1; opposition tries to postpone vote

Moraes determines the start of Eduardo Bolsonaro's sentence and orders the cancellation of passports

Fux requests access to confidential STF investigations against Bolsonaro and allies

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The TRE-RJ will complete the retotaling of votes on Saturday and will be able to declare Douglas Ruas elected governor of Rio de Janeiro.
Likely · Within days
The vote on the end of the 6x1 scale in Congress will be postponed by the opposition.
Possible · Within weeks
Luiz Fux's request for access to confidential STF investigations against Bolsonaro and his allies will be partially granted.
Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

What is the exact text of the PEC proposed by Flávio Bolsonaro to increase his mandate?
When exactly does Lula intend to include Alckmin in his official agenda?
What is the deadline for TRE-RJ to complete the retotalization and proclaim the final result in RJ?
What are the opposition's specific arguments for postponing the vote on the end of the 6x1 scale?