The article presents a series of political and police news from Brazil, including the profile of Douglas Ruas, a police officer and deputy considered the youngest governor since 1959, Lula's criticism of Flávio's 'treasury', Flávio's statements about the end of the Lula era and a possible inauguration of Bolsonaro, changes in electoral legislation that prevent arrests of candidates from today, the scheduling of the trial on Zambelli's extradition for the end of October by the Italian courts, as well as criminal cases involving a man killed after taking hostages in Paraná who had already tried to push women onto the Metro tracks, a man who died after entering a tiger cage in a zoo in the United Kingdom and the fact that Brazil has 11 companies among the best employers in the world.
AI-generated summary
Brazil is experiencing a period of intense political polarization, with clashes between government and opposition figures. At the same time, there are cases of urban violence and accidents that attract media attention, as well as international recognition for Brazilian companies.
Police officer, deputy, youngest governor since 1959: who is Douglas Ruas
Lula criticizes Flávio's 'treasury' and tries to attract those who didn't vote in the 1st round
Flávio talks about the end of the Lula era and says that Bolsonaro will put a banner on him in his eventual inauguration
Candidates cannot be arrested from today onwards; understand
Trial on Zambelli's extradition will be at the end of October, says Italian court
Man killed after taking hostages in PR tried to push women onto the subway tracks
Man dies after entering tiger cage at UK zoo
Brazil has 11 companies among the best employers in the world
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Lula will try to increase his support among voters who did not vote in the first round through new economic and social proposals.
Likely · Within weeks
The trial on Zambelli's extradition by the Italian courts will take place as scheduled for the end of October, unless there are additional legal appeals.
Very likely · Within weeks

The Superior Electoral Court confirmed the annulment of 274,411 votes for Anthony Garotinho, raising Douglas Ruas to 50.88% of valid votes and guaranteeing his victory in the first round of the elections for governor of Rio de Janeiro. Ruas, aged 37, becomes the youngest governor in the state since 1959. Eduardo Paes' coalition announced an appeal to the STF.

Initial surveys of the campaign for the second round indicate Flávio Bolsonaro's advantage over Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, although the difference is within the margin of error. While the senator celebrates support and momentum, the president faces difficulties in forming alliances and tries to reverse the situation in two weeks, betting on the electorate's fear of a return to Bolsonarism.

The TRE-RJ carries out the official retotalization of votes for governor of Rio de Janeiro after the TSE annulled more than 274 thousand votes for Anthony Garotinho. With the exclusion, Douglas Ruas (PL) now has 50.88% of the valid votes and must be confirmed as governor elected in the 1st round. Eduardo Paes (PSD), second placed, has already accepted the result after having an appeal denied by the STF. g1 follows the ceremony at the Palace of Democracy.

Starting this Saturday (10), with 15 days left until the second round of the 2026 Elections, candidates cannot be arrested or detained, as determined by the Brazilian Electoral Code, with the exception of flagrant crime. Immunity extends until 48 hours after the close of voting, scheduled for October 25, and also applies to voters and poll workers during specific periods.
Lula criticizes Flávio Bolsonaro's proposal to cut spending with a 'treasury' and claims that his government seeks to attract voters who did not vote in the first round. Other news includes a TRE-RJ session that could confirm Ruas' victory, analysis of the record abstention in Brazil, Zambelli's extradition trial in Italy, case of man dead after taking hostages in Paraná, ranking of the best employers in the world with Brazilian companies, job cuts at the UN due to pressure from the USA and Trump's criticism of the Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Lula criticizes the salary reduction proposed by Flávio Bolsonaro and claims that it will attract voters who did not vote in the first round. Other highlights include: TRE-RJ can confirm Ruas' victory, record abstention in Brazil has explanations such as disappointment and travel, Zambelli's extradition will be tried in Italy in October, man killed in PR after taking hostages already had a history of aggression in the Metro, and UN cuts 10 thousand jobs under pressure from the USA, fearing impact on refugees.