TSE Corregidor Reverses Decision, Allows WhatsApp Channel Spreading Fake News Against Flávio Bolsonaro to Remain Online
Holds a degree in journalism from Universidade Nove de Julho and specializes in digital journalism from Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing. Has worked for Comunique-se (rising from intern to editor-in-chief), SBT News, and the Canal Rural website. Currently, serves as the assistant editor for the Revista Oeste website.
TL;DR
- Minister Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva, TSE's corregedor-geral, reversed a decision by TSE president Kassio Nunes Marques.
- The "Exército do Lula" WhatsApp channel will remain online.
- The channel was previously ordered to be taken down by Nunes Marques following a request from Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign.
- The channel is administered by congressman André Janones and allegedly disseminates "untrue" content.
- Cueva's decision will have the case submitted to the TSE's plenary for immediate review.