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TSE suspends trial on Roraima government impeachment

2 sources · 16 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

The TSE suspended on Tuesday (14th) the trial regarding the impeachment of the governor and vice-governor of Roraima elected in 2022. Justice Estela Aranha requested a review after Justice Nunes Marques' vote, which defended the acquittal of current governor Edilson Damião.

The Regional Electoral Court of Roraima had revoked the ticket formed by Antonio Denarium and Edilson Damião for abuse of political and economic power, accusing them of using social programs to gain electoral advantage. The case brings into question the principle of ticket unity, which establishes that governor and vice-governor are jointly responsible for electoral irregularities.

1. What we know (4)

The TSE suspended the trial on Tuesday, January 14, after Justice Estela Aranha requested a review

2 sources Revista Oeste Jornal GGN

The ticket of Antonio Denarium and Edilson Damião was impeached by TRE-RR for allegations of abuse of political and economic power

2 sources Revista Oeste Jornal GGN

Justice Nunes Marques voted for the acquittal of Edilson Damião and maintaining only the ineligibility of Denarium

2 sources Revista Oeste Jornal GGN

Denarium resigned from office in March to run for the Senate

2 sources Revista Oeste Jornal GGN
2. Where coverage thins out (4)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (4)

Justice Isabel Gallotti voted to fully uphold the TRE-RR decision

Reported by: Revista Oeste
Did not cover: Jornal GGN

Justice André Mendonça defended the immediate removal of both and the holding of new elections

Reported by: Revista Oeste
Did not cover: Jornal GGN

Nunes Marques' vote could set a precedent for changing jurisprudence on ticket unity

Reported by: Jornal GGN
Did not cover: Revista Oeste

There were at least two votes in favor of maintaining the TRE-RR decision

Reported by: Jornal GGN
Did not cover: Revista Oeste
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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