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Brazilian deputy-elect files complaint over coordinated online attacks

Elected federal deputy Ana Elisa (PT-MG) filed a complaint with Brazil's Federal Police over a coordinated campaign of racist, misogynistic, and threatening messages, including death and rape threats, that began after her election on Sunday. The Federal Police have opened an investigation into the profiles involved. This marks a notable escalation in targeted online harassment against elected officials in Brazil, raising concerns about political violence and platform accountability.

Valor Econômico2 days agoBRCredibility 41%View source

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Source credibility0.4

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#cyber harassment #political violence #brazil #federal police #election

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activePoliticsJustice4h ago

Brazil — 171 developments

→ stable·89 signals·BR, US, AR +4Score 5.3

developingJusticeCyber8h ago

Brazil: Escalating Online Threats Against Elected Officials and Judiciary

Brazil is experiencing an escalation in online threats targeting elected officials and judiciary members. Federal Police investigations are underway into coordinated racist, misogynistic, and death threats against federal deputy Ana Elisa (PT-MG) and thousands of death threats against Justice Minister Flávio Dino. The scale, specific origins, and immediate danger posed by these threats remain under investigation, but the institutional response indicates heightened concern.

↑ escalating·5 signals·BRScore 4.4