Congressman also transferred social networks to Rita Zambelli as a strategy in the face of the “risk of ineligibility”
The federal deputy (PL-SP) announced that her mother, Rita Zambelli, is a candidate for federal deputy in the 2026 elections. The decision, according to the congressman, would be a way of preserving and continuing what she called “legacy” Political and ideological, in view of the risk of becoming ineligible. Carla Zambelli also transferred social networks to her mother.
“Yes, I made this transfer because, if my ineligibility is confirmed, there is a real risk that they try to silence me, including the networks. And, as my mother has always been active, firm and active, I made this decision in a transparent, responsible and absolutely legitimate way.”Zambelli declared about the transfer.
Since the beginning of this week, Zambelli’s official accounts on social networks have become of his mother, Rita, some with changes to the username.
According to the congressman, the decision aims to continue the family’s political struggle and prepare the land for Rita’s candidacy for the position of federal deputy in the next elections. Zambelli pointed out that her mother is a whole woman, of solid principles and that she shares the same values she has always defended.
She also mentioned her son, João Zambelli, as part of the family strategy of political continuity. According to the deputy, he should run for a place in the São Paulo City Council in 2028. “In the same way, my son […] It will also follow this legacy, ensuring that my struggle is not forgotten, if, in fact, I will be silent by the system. ”
Here’s the full statement of Carla Zambelli’s statement
“The social networks of a citizen are a good – and, in my case, a good of incalculable value. Through them, my audience could know my history, my principles, my values and a whole legacy built with hard work, faith and commitment to Brazil.
“Given the scenario of political persecution we live in, in which those who defend the truth, family and freedom become constant target, it is natural that I want to ensure that this legacy remains alive and active.
“Therefore, I made the decision to officially transfer the ownership of my social networks, such as inheritance, to my mother, Rita Zambelli, a full woman, with solid principles, who carries the same values I always defended. She is even my candidate for federal deputy next year, precisely to continue this struggle that is from our whole family and millions of Brazilians who refuse to curve before authoritarianism.
“Similarly, my son, João Zambelli, will also follow this legacy in 2028 as a candidate for the councilman of São Paulo, ensuring that my fight is not forgotten, in fact, I will be silent by the system.
“Yes, I made this transfer because, if my ineligibility is confirmed, there is a real risk that they try to silence me, including the networks. And, as my mother has always been active, firm and active, I made this decision in a transparent, responsible and absolutely legitimate way.
“If they think they will shut up, know: they will not. Our commitment to God, the homeland, the family, and the freedom will not be interrupted.
“We continue firm, with courage, faith and the conviction that good will always win.”
Condemnation of Zambelli
The PF (Federal Police) indicated Zambelli and hacker Walter Delgatti Neto in January 2024. The purpose of the invasions would be to insert false release permits and arrest warrants against Alexandre de Moraes, forging his signature. This is the report (PDF – 38 MB)
The congressman, according to the hacker’s defense, in all R $ 40,000 to invas the invasion of “any system of the judiciary”. Zambelli commissioned or paid for the invasions.
In a petition sent to the PF in November 2023, the deputy’s defense reinforced the accusation of Mitomania (compulsion for lying) by Walter Delgatti Neto. Here’s (PDF – 1 MB).
In a statement at the CPI (Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry) of 8 January, which brought together deputies and senators, in August 2023, the hacker that the request for attack on the site had been made by the deputy. He also stated that the former president (PL) was amnesty if he committed any illicit.
On January 30, 2025, the TRE-SP (Regional Electoral Court of São Paulo) revoked the mandate of federal deputy Carla Zambelli. The decision, approved by 5 votes to 2, considered that the congressman committed abuse of political power and misuse of the media by disclosing false information about the 2022 electoral process
On May 14, 2025, the 1st Panel of (Supreme Federal Court) unanimously sentenced federal deputy Carla Zambelli (PL-SP) to 10 years in prison. Minister Luiz Fux was the last to vote and accompanied this Wednesday (14.MAI.2025) the vote of the rapporteur ,.
Hacker Walter Delgatti was sentenced to 8 years and 3 months in prison and, like Zambelli, should pay $ 2 million in compensation for collective material and moral damages. The values must be destined to a fund managed by a Federal Council or state councils of the Public Prosecution Service to reconstruct injured goods.
