Cármen Lúcia ends process against Bolsonaro
Born in Vitória (ES), graduated in journalism in 2023 and began her career at the independent portal A Investigação. Currently, she is pursuing a postgraduate degree in literature, arts and philosophy at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul and is a reporter for Revista Oeste in São Paulo, where she writes about Brazil, politics and international affairs.
TL;DR
- Supreme Court Justice Cármen Lúcia closed a case against former President Jair Bolsonaro for blocking journalists on social media.
- The action was filed by Abraji, which reported at least 65 blocked profiles on Bolsonaro's X account.
- Lúcia stated that although the case is moot, the blocking violated freedom of the press and the right to information.
- She compared social media to a digital public square where authorities share information and debate, which should be accessible to the press and public.
- The STF is reviewing another similar case concerning the blocking of a digital influencer by Bolsonaro.