Brazil
Brazil’s Attorney General Seeks New Powers to Remove “Disinformation” Online
With local elections approaching, concerns rise over the potential expansion of government control on speech and media.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Is Hiring Contractors To Monitor Social Media and Track Dissenters
In a bid to curb “disinformation,” the judiciary’s expansive monitoring now targets critics.
House Committee Report Unveils Recent Brazil Social Media Censorship Demands As Recently as April 2024
Using threats and hefty fines, Brazil cracks down on social media accounts questioning election integrity.
Rumble Is Blocked in Russia After Refusing Censorship Requests, CEO Says
Rumble vs. Russia: The video platform is blocked for refusing censorship, raising questions about other tech giants’ compliance.
Watch: Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski and Journalist Michael Shellenberger Testify on Brazil Censorship Demands
“It’s never the good guys doing the censoring. If the United States won’t stand up for freedom of speech – who will?”
How Bolsonaro and Musk Defied Brazil Government’s Censorship from Deep in the Amazon
Amid censorship attacks, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro champions free speech from a remote Amazon location.
Brazil’s AG and Supreme Court Reportedly Consider Shutting Down Access To X
Brazil’s Attorney General and Supreme Federal Court are exploring drastic measures after getting called out for censorship demands.
Brazil Targets Twitter Files Author Who Revealed Censorship Orders
Brazil’s Attorney General claims his Twitter Files coverage amounts to a “probable crime” against the state, a charge the journalist vehemently denies.
Brazil’s Chief Censor Faces Growing Criticism From Even Congress and Lula Government
Moraes’ aggressive speech policies in Brazil trigger a backlash, even among allies, raising concerns over freedom of expression.
US House Republicans Challenge Brazil’s Claims on X “Misinformation” Censorship
The US House Judiciary Committee alleges Brazil’s misuse of “misinformation” claims to suppress free speech on American social media platforms.
House Judiciary Probes Brazil’s Overreaching Censorship Pressure On X
Amidst escalating tensions, X responds to a US House subpoena, spotlighting its standoff with Brazilian censorship demands.
Brazil Rebrands Internet Censorship Amid Pushback
Brazil’s “rebrand” of internet censorship laws ignites international controversy amid stark opposition from tech mogul Elon Musk.