INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
On Tuesday, officials declared that the new measures announced by the US-based tech giant, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, do
not align with Brazilian law
This declaration prompted the government to schedule a public hearing to examine the effects of these policy shifts.The Office of the
Attorney General of the Union (AGU) received a response from Meta Platforms, Inc
This communication came after the AGU sent an extrajudicial notification to the company last Friday.Meta informed that it would discontinue
However, the fact-checking process in Brazil will remain active for now.Meta also reported that changes to its Hate Behavior Policy have
already been implemented in Brazil
The company claims these adjustments aim to ensure greater freedom of expression and allow for broader discussions on current societal
This announcement has raised significant concerns among Brazilian authorities.The AGU expressed particular worry about the modification and
adoption of what is perceived as Hate Behavior Policy in Brazil
these developments, the AGU, along with the Ministries of Justice and Public Security, Human Rights and Citizenship, and the Secretariat of
legislation.The hearing, scheduled for Thursday afternoon, will invite government agencies, civil society organizations, experts, academics,
