TSE confirms the downfall of fake news about Flávio and Nossa Senhora

Graduated in journalism from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, he is an editor in Brasília. At Oeste, he worked as a special reporter, assistant editor, and writer. He began his career at Veja magazine, in Augusto Nunes' column. He covers politics, the Judiciary, and World Affairs.

TSE confirms the downfall of fake news about Flávio and Nossa Senhora

TL;DR

  • The TSE decided to allow a publication by comedian Antonio Tabet concerning Nossa Senhora Aparecida.
  • The court maintained the removal of posts falsely claiming Flávio Bolsonaro intended to strip Nossa Senhora Aparecida of her title as Patroness of Brazil.
  • The decision, a 6-1 vote, differentiated Tabet's ambiguous, humorous content from factual fake news targeting the senator.
  • The rapporteur, André Mendonça, adjusted his vote to allow Tabet's publication due to its ambiguity.
  • The TSE preserved Tabet's post while enforcing the removal of demonstrably false content about Flávio Bolsonaro's stance.