Brazil’s Democracy Under Threat: Attacks on Supreme Court Spark Outrage
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro view the Supreme Court as a threat to their freedoms, claiming it targets conservative voices. Under Chief Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the court has intensified efforts against misinformation, leading to the shutdown of numerous social media accounts, including a temporary suspension of Elon Musk’s X. This recent escalation has revived memories of the January 8, 2023, attack on government institutions, highlighting the fragility of Brazil’s democracy, which has been restored since 1985 after a 21-year military dictatorship. Many see this as yet another assault on democratic values.