Brazil’s New Intermediary Liability Framework Takes Shape: Supreme Court ruling, Executive Action, and Pressure on Congress

Last month, Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled on several motions for clarification concerning its landmark 2025 decision, which held that the Brazilian safe harbor provision for internet application providers (Article 19 of the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet, or the “MCI”) is partially unconstitutional. In its 2025 decision, the Court concluded that Article 19’s […]

SLAPPs as a Tool to Silence the Press: How Brazil Is Responding to a Growing Threat

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) might appear to be a recent legal trend, yet the underlying strategy has existed for decades. Over the past few years, however, their use has intensified across multiple jurisdictions – including Brazil – raising fresh concerns about the resilience of press freedom and the right to information.  SLAPPs are typically filed by powerful individuals or corporations […]