(Analysis) In a controversial expansion of judicial authority, Brazil’s Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has established sweeping new regulations for social media platforms. This development exemplifies a troubling trend where Brazil’s judiciary assumes legislative functions, raising serious concerns about democratic checks and balances. The immediate catalyst was X’s failure to comply with […]
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