Dino Overturns Mendonça's Decision and Allows Posts About Flávio Bolsonaro and Nossa Senhora

The STF minister cited freedom of religion and expression

Dino Overturns Mendonça's Decision and Allows Posts About Flávio Bolsonaro and Nossa Senhora

TL;DR

  • STF Minister Flávio Dino overturned a decision by STF Minister André Mendonça.
  • The original decision ordered the removal of publications about presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and Nossa Senhora Aparecida.
  • Dino's decision was based on an appeal by comedian Antônio Tabet.
  • The appeal argued that removing the content would violate freedom of expression and religious freedom.
  • The debate originated from a previously archived bill to remove Nossa Senhora Aparecida's title as Patron Saint of Brazil.