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Brazil’s supreme court just made a move that tightens regulation on social media platforms. The ruling will force these platforms to stand legally responsible ...

Brazil’s supreme court has ruled that social media platforms can be held legally responsible for users’ posts, in a decision that tightens regulation on technology giants in the country.

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Brasília (AFP) – With his steely gaze and bald pate, Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes has emerged as one of the most powerful and polarizing people in Brazil.

With his steely gaze and bald pate, Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes has emerged as one of the most powerful and polarizing people in Brazil. In the 56-year-old judge's sights is far-right ...

With his steely gaze and bald pate, Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes has emerged as one of the most powerful and polarizing people in Brazil. In the 56-year-old judge's sights is far-right ...

The DOJ sent an unprecedented letter to a Brazilian Supreme Court justice in May, admonishing him for ordering U.S.-based video platform Rumble to restrict the free speech of a user on U.S. soil.

Brazil's Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes attends a session of the Supreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil, November 27, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights ...

The ruling was supported by Justices Alexandre De Moraes, Flávio Dino, Cristiano Zanin, Luiz Fux, and Cármen Lúcia. The decision can be revised, Agencia Brasil explained.

Moraes is a divisive figure in Brazil where he has led a fierce campaign against digital misinformation, forcing sites to take down accounts and posts deemed to be spreading fake news or hate speech.