In the view of Sostenes Cavalcante, leader of the party in the House, Débora Rodrigues can symbolize the ‘struggle for freedom of expression’; Condemnation by the STF is obstacle
The Liberal Party () evaluates the possibility of launching the hairdresser Débora Rodrigues dos Santos as a candidate in the 2026 elections. Deborah was arrested in March 2023 for participating in the acts of vandalism of 8 January and obtained the right to comply with house arrest last Friday (28), by decision of the Supreme Court Minister (STF), . In the view of Sostenes Cavalcante, leader of PL Na, Debora may symbolize the “struggle for freedom of expression”, an argument used by the party in the defense of amnesty for those involved in the attacks of.
Although the party studies Deborah as a candidate, its legal situation is not yet defined. If convicted of the Supreme Court, it can be ineligible on the basis, which prevents the candidacy of persons convicted of crimes against the Democratic Rule of Law. To date, she is responsible for the crimes of attempted coup d’état, attempted abolition of the Democratic Rule of Law, Armed Criminal Association, qualified damage and deterioration of listed heritage.
Sostenes Cavalcante also asked the Attorney General’s Office (PGR) to review other preventive arrests of those involved on January 8. The deputy argues that the same criteria applied to grant house arrest to Deborah – as excessive time of detention and the absence of dangerousness – should be extended to other detainees.
Deborah left the Rio Claro Women’s Penitentiary (SP) on Saturday (29) and now it meets house arrest in Paulínia (SP), with an electronic anklet and restrictions, such as the ban on accessing social networks and giving interviews. His trial has not yet been concluded, as a request for a view of Minister Luiz Fux has postponed the final decision.
