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TSE reverses suspension of 'Exército do Lula' WhatsApp channel
The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has been embroiled in a legal dispute regarding the 'Exército do Lula' WhatsApp channel, a digital mobilization tool with over 3 million members created by Federal Deputy André Janones.
Initially, TSE President Kassio Nunes Marques ordered the channel's suspension following a request from Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign, which alleged the platform was used to spread disinformation regarding social programs like Bolsa Família. However, Electoral Corregedor Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva later overturned this suspension, ruling that the total deactivation of the channel was disproportionate and lacked sufficient evidence to justify a complete block. Cueva noted that specific instances of false content do not necessarily mandate the closure of an entire communication space.
Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign has also sought the revocation of the Lula-Alckmin ticket registration and requested that the TSE clarify the legal basis for its actions. Meanwhile, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has criticized the initial suspension as an 'undue intrusion' by the judiciary. The case has been referred to the TSE plenary for a final decision.
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Adolfo Sachsida · André Janones · B3 · Banco Master · Brazil · Daniel Vorcaro · Flávio Bolsonaro · IBGE · Ibovespa · Kassio Nunes Marques · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Real had the second-best performance among the 33 most liquid currencies this Friday.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The weekly depreciation is the largest for the Dollar against the Real since the currency's creation in 1994.
- [● 15 SOURCES] The DXY index rose slightly in international markets during the session. ubajaranoticias.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br · diariodosudoeste.com.br
- [● 7 SOURCES] Polling from Datafolha and AtlasIntel/Bloomberg shows Flávio Bolsonaro leading Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. diariodosudoeste.com.br
- [● 20 SOURCES] The Dollar has declined 9.18% against the Real so far this year. diariodosudoeste.com.br · ubajaranoticias.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br · planetaosasco.com
- [● 23 SOURCES] The US Dollar closed at R$ 4.985 on Friday. diariodosudoeste.com.br · planetaosasco.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · ubajaranoticias.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lawyer Daniel Bialski stated he was unaware of alleged declarations by Daniel Vorcaro regarding documentary funding.
- [● 21 SOURCES] The Dollar saw a weekly decline of approximately 4.44% against the Real. diariodosudoeste.com.br · planetaosasco.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · ubajaranoticias.com.br
- [● 19 SOURCES] The IPCA rose 0.82% in September. diariodosudoeste.com.br · planetaosasco.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · ubajaranoticias.com.br
- [● 19 SOURCES] Brent crude oil rose 0.42% to US$ 104.72 per barrel. planetaosasco.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · ubajaranoticias.com.br · diariodosudoeste.com.br
- [● 22 SOURCES] The Ibovespa reached a new closing record of 209,066.90 points. diariodosudoeste.com.br · planetaosasco.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · ubajaranoticias.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] André Janones claims the suspension is an act of censorship. www.acessa.com · fatopaulista.com.br