Did You Know You Could Be Fined USD 8,600 for Using a VPN in Brazil?
I just heard about a new court decision in Brazil that could fine people USD 8,600 for using a VPN to access twitter. 🤯 Crazy, right? This has huge implications for internet freedom and privacy. It’s like they’re trying to make censorship the new norm. But this isn’t the first controversial decision from Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF). In recent years, the STF has been overstepping its constitutional boundaries, acting not only as a judge but also as an accuser and investigator, even when its members are involved in the cases. For example, there’s a case involving Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. He claimed he was assaulted by a Brazilian citizen while in Italy, which led to a big investigation in Brazil. They started digging into the life of this so-called “aggressor.” However, according to Italian authorities, it was actually Alexandre’s son who assaulted the Brazilian citizen, not the other way around! Yet, the STF in Brazil continues to treat the Brazilian as the aggressor. Even worse, the STF has a video of the incident but is refusing to release it, even to the defense. If the footage supported Alexandre’s story, wouldn’t it be made public already? 🤔 This is more than just one incident. It points to a troubling trend: the STF is taking on roles beyond its constitutional limits, making decisions that many in the legal community find questionable. This kind of overreach can lead to censorship and suppress free speech. Just look at how former President Lula’s campaign was bolstered by court decisions that prevented opponents from pointing out his ties with dictators. When those in power manipulate the system for their own protection, censorship becomes a tool to control the narrative. And now, with this new ruling, they’re even going after internet freedom. Luckily, I’m actually in Romania! 😏 For more updates, follow me on Twitter u/umlucasribeiro. #Censorship #Privacy #Brazil #InternetFreedom submitted by /u/blslek [link] [comments]
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