Actions to revoke Moro's mandate before the Paraná Regional Electoral Court (TRE-PR) and the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) (2024)
The PL and the PT/PCdoB/PV federation accused Moro of abuse of economic power, undeclared campaign funds (caixa 2), and improper use of the media during the 2021–2022 presidential pre-campaign, before his Senate candidacy. The Paraná Regional Electoral Court (TRE-PR) rejected the claims by 5 to 2 on April 9, 2024; the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) denied the appeals unanimously on May 21, 2024. The sanctions sought were electoral (revocation of mandate and ineligibility).
Sources (1)
On May 21, 2024, the TSE unanimously rejected the appeals by the PL and PT against the TRE-PR decision, upholding Moro's term; the rapporteur, Floriano de Azevedo Marques, considered spending of R$777 thousand irregular, but without convincing proof of diversion of party funds or of a sham candidacy.
Source: TSE rejeita, por unanimidade, cassação de mandato de Sergio Moro — Estado de Minas, May 21, 2024 · paragraphs 1 to 8 · open original ↗
- Accusation
- Liberal Party — PL: The PL and the PT/PCdoB/PV federation asserted that pre-campaign spending with party funds created an unlawful advantage (amounts alleged: PL, R$7 million; PT, R$21 million).
Sources (1)
On April 9, 2024, the TRE-PR rejected, by 5 votes to 2, the actions by the PL and by the PT/PCdoB/PV federation that sought revocation of Moro's term for abuse of economic power, off-the-books campaign funds (caixa 2), and improper use of the media in the 2022 campaign (electoral).
Judicial or administrative decisionSeveral independent sourcesSource: Em derrota para PT e PL, Moro é absolvido pelo TRE-PR e escapa da cassação: 5 a 2 — InfoMoney, Apr. 9, 2024 · paragraphs 1 to 4 · open original ↗
- Response
- The rapporteur at the Paraná Regional Electoral Court (TRE-PR) identified only about R$59 thousand in specific expenses (InfoMoney, April 9, 2024).
Sources (1)
On April 9, 2024, the TRE-PR rejected, by 5 votes to 2, the actions by the PL and by the PT/PCdoB/PV federation that sought revocation of Moro's term for abuse of economic power, off-the-books campaign funds (caixa 2), and improper use of the media in the 2022 campaign (electoral).
Judicial or administrative decisionSeveral independent sourcesSource: Em derrota para PT e PL, Moro é absolvido pelo TRE-PR e escapa da cassação: 5 a 2 — InfoMoney, Apr. 9, 2024 · paragraphs 1 to 4 · open original ↗
Decisions
| Date | Body and case | Sphere | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 9, 2024 | TRE-PR · Full court (Plenary) 0604176-51.2022.6.16.0000 (PL) e 0604298-64.2022.6.16.0000 (Federação Brasil da Esperança) | Electoral Court | Rejected the revocation of mandate by 5 votes to 2.Sources (1)On April 9, 2024, the TRE-PR rejected, by 5 votes to 2, the actions by the PL and by the PT/PCdoB/PV federation that sought revocation of Moro's term for abuse of economic power, off-the-books campaign funds (caixa 2), and improper use of the media in the 2022 campaign (electoral). Judicial or administrative decisionSeveral independent sources Source: Em derrota para PT e PL, Moro é absolvido pelo TRE-PR e escapa da cassação: 5 a 2 — InfoMoney, Apr. 9, 2024 · paragraphs 1 to 4 · open original ↗ |
| May 21, 2024 | TSE · Full court (Plenary) recursos nos processos 0604176-51.2022.6.16.0000 (PL) e 0604298-64.2022.6.16.0000 (Federação Brasil da Esperança) | Electoral Court | Denied the appeals unanimously; rapporteur Floriano de Azevedo Marques considered R$777 thousand irregular but found no convincing proof of diversion of funds or a sham candidacy.Sources (1)On May 21, 2024, the TSE unanimously rejected the appeals by the PL and PT against the TRE-PR decision, upholding Moro's term; the rapporteur, Floriano de Azevedo Marques, considered spending of R$777 thousand irregular, but without convincing proof of diversion of party funds or of a sham candidacy. Judicial or administrative decisionSeveral independent sources Source: TSE rejeita, por unanimidade, cassação de mandato de Sergio Moro — Estado de Minas, May 21, 2024 · paragraphs 1 to 8 · open original ↗ |
“Conviction” and “acquittal” apply only in the sphere indicated: a civil or disciplinary decision is not a criminal conviction.
Cases: Actions against Moro's mandate (TSE/TRE-PR)
Evidence
On April 9, 2024, the TRE-PR rejected, by 5 votes to 2, the actions by the PL and by the PT/PCdoB/PV federation that sought revocation of Moro's term for abuse of economic power, off-the-books campaign funds (caixa 2), and improper use of the media in the 2022 campaign (electoral).
Source: Em derrota para PT e PL, Moro é absolvido pelo TRE-PR e escapa da cassação: 5 a 2 — InfoMoney, Apr. 9, 2024 · paragraphs 1 to 4 · open original ↗
News report · full text examined · accessed on Oct. 24, 2026
Limitations: Ruling not read.
On May 21, 2024, the TSE unanimously rejected the appeals by the PL and PT against the TRE-PR decision, upholding Moro's term; the rapporteur, Floriano de Azevedo Marques, considered spending of R$777 thousand irregular, but without convincing proof of diversion of party funds or of a sham candidacy.
Source: TSE rejeita, por unanimidade, cassação de mandato de Sergio Moro — Estado de Minas, May 21, 2024 · paragraphs 1 to 8 · open original ↗
News report · full text examined · accessed on Oct. 24, 2026
Limitations: Ruling not read; the TSE page blocked the search. The article states that an appeal was possible; later appeal not located.
Identifier: ep:acoes-eleitorais-moro-tre-pr-tse-2024