On May 28, 2024, the Brazilian Congress upheld former President Jair Bolsonaro’s veto against criminalizing fake news. This controversial decision sparked intense reactions and debates. The vote saw 317 deputies support the veto, while 139 opposed it. The Chamber of Deputies upheld the veto, so it did not need Senate review. Bolsonaro issued this veto […]
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