Alagoas Electoral Court launches digital comic to educate seniors on election misinformation

The Regional Electoral Court of Alagoas (TRE‑AL) released a free digital comic titled "Dona Maria e o Segredo da Informação de Verdade" aimed at older voters. The publication is part of the court’s Projeto 60+ program, which seeks to promote digital inclusion and civic participation among the elderly.

The comic walks readers through practical steps to identify false news, online scams and deceptive content on social media and messaging apps. It also advises on protecting personal data, such as passwords and suspicious links, encouraging seniors to verify sources before sharing information. The material is available on the TRE‑AL website and is intended to support informed voting not only during the current electoral cycle but in everyday online activity.