The Brazilian 2022 Elections and the Courts’ Fight on Disinformation in the Light of Bolsonaro’s War on Democracy
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Much like in the United States, Brazilian institutions have worried about digital disinformation and its impact on democratic processes for several years. In 2018, Jair Bolsonaro ran a successful far-right presidential campaign largely dependent on disinformation strategies, and under his administration, Brazil has seen rising tensions between the federal government and institutional actors.