The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) confirmed that the ceremony of the president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the vice-president-elect, Geraldo Alckmin, will take place on December 12, at 2 pm, in the court’s plenary. 
The diplomation is a ceremony organized by the Electoral Justice to formalize the choice of those elected in the elections and marks the end of the electoral process. With the electoral diploma in hand, those elected can take office on January 1, 2023. The document will be signed and delivered by the president of the TSE, Minister Alexandre de Moraes
The TSE is responsible for qualifying candidates for the Presidency of the Republic. Deputies, senators and governors are qualified by regional electoral courts (TREs).
According to the court, the ceremony will follow health recommendations, such as wearing a face protection mask and social distancing.
