The former governor of Rio Cláudio Castro informed this Thursday (28) that he will withdraw his pre-candidacy for the Federal Senate through the PP party. According to Castro, "the decision was made after deep personal and family reflection, given the last few weeks marked by strong public exposure, accusations, attacks and episodes that affected not only his political trajectory, but also his family". Related news: TSE sets June 2 for judgment of Claudio Castro's appeal.

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has scheduled June 2nd for the judgment of the appeal by former Rio de Janeiro governor Claudio Castro against the court's decision that condemned him to ineligibility. On March 23rd, Castro was condemned by the TSE until 2030. Due to the conviction, the court ordered indirect elections for the interim term.