TSE decides to take down posts about Flávio Bolsonaro and Our Lady of Aparecida
The controversy surrounding the topic gained traction last week
TL;DR
- The TSE upheld a decision to remove posts claiming Flávio Bolsonaro intends to remove Our Lady of Aparecida's title as Brazil's patroness.
- Justices diverged on the extent of the decision, with some arguing for broader removal of false information and others advocating for greater protection of political speech.
- The controversy began with a news report and gained traction on social media, associating Bolsonaro with the alleged movement.
- One post by comedian Antônio Tabet, which linked a 'militia family' to attacking the patroness, was initially removed but later excluded from the broader ruling by some justices.
- The TSE analyzed two decisions by Minister André Mendonça, one concerning Tabet's post and another regarding over a thousand other linked publications.
- Divergent votes suggested that not all removed posts presented 'known untrue facts,' with some considered mere inferences or opinions.
- The TSE president initially tried to prevent the plenary from discussing the decision but eventually scheduled it at the request of the STF president.