Brazil TSE retified notice extending registration deadline for public hearings on 2026 election resolutions (incl. AI-related rules)

Edital Retificado — Audiência Pública (DJE/TSE Ano 2026, nº 9; Publicação em 29/01/2026)

I. Regulatory Summary

Limited immediate compliance impact (procedural), but time-sensitive for counsel/advisors representing campaigns, parties, platforms, and related stakeholders: if they want to shape the draft framework—including AI-related campaign content rules—they must submit input by the stated deadline and follow the February hearings.

II. Full Description

The TSE published an “Edital Retificado” in its electronic official journal (DJE/TSE) setting an extended deadline for oral participation registration and reaffirming the deadline for written suggestions regarding draft resolutions that will govern the 2026 general elections. The consultation materials include draft resolutions on multiple themes, including election propaganda and digital content governance, which in turn address AI-related campaign content issues (such as synthetic media labeling and deepfake handling as part of the broader electoral information integrity framework under discussion). This action is procedural but important for legal and compliance advisors seeking to influence the final regulatory package.

III. Scope & Application

Official retified notice in the TSE electronic official journal extends the deadline to register for oral participation in public hearings and reiterates that written contributions on draft election resolutions for the 2026 general elections may be submitted until the stated deadline. The consultation package covers multiple draft resolutions, including election propaganda and digital-content governance topics that encompass AI-related campaign content rules (e.g., labeling and synthetic media/deepfake restrictions, per the consultation materials).

IV. Policy Impact Assessment

Primary Focus: election integrity and AI-generated content governance (draft under consultation)