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Flávio Dino sends Nossa Senhora Aparecida social media dispute to STF plenary
A legal dispute has emerged between Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) and the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) regarding social media content related to presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and the religious figure Nossa Senhora Aparecida.
STF Justice Flávio Dino overturned a TSE decision by Justice André Mendonça that had ordered the removal of posts, including one by comedian Antonio Tabet. Mendonça had ruled that such content could spread false information regarding Bolsonaro's alleged intent to remove the patron saint's status. Dino, however, argued that the removal order lacked sufficient certainty of illegality and could lead to 'mass censorship' and infringe upon religious and freedom of expression rights.
In response, Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign appealed to STF Justice Luiz Fux to suspend Dino's decision. Fux subsequently suspended Dino's ruling, reinstating the TSE's prohibition on posts linking Bolsonaro to the alleged religious policy. Dino has since requested that the STF plenary review his decision, a move intended to address the principle of collegiality and the limits of individual judicial decisions in the electoral court. STF President Edson Fachin is expected to schedule a plenary session to resolve the conflict.
Entities
André Mendonça · Antonio Tabet · Flávio Bolsonaro · Flávio Dino · Superior Electoral Court · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The decision to remove the content would require assuming that the term 'militia family' was directly related to Flávio Bolsonaro. www.fetecpr.org.br · informatudodf.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · impactopr.com.br · portalgilbertosilva.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino overturned a TSE order to restore a post by comedian Antonio Tabet regarding Nossa Senhora Aparecida. www.fetecpr.org.br · informatudodf.com.br · cardinot.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The controversy generated approximately 977,600 publications and 8.5 million interactions on social media within 55 hours. informatudodf.com.br
- [● 17 SOURCES] Justice Flávio Dino sent his decision regarding social media posts about Nossa Senhora Aparecida to the STF plenary for judgment. cardinot.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · portaloinformante.com.br · portaln10.com.br · +8 more
- [DISPUTED] TSE Justice André Mendonça had previously ordered the removal of the post under penalty of a daily fine of R$ 30,000. www.fetecpr.org.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro criticized the decision, claiming it favors the spread of fake news. informatudodf.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Minister Flávio Dino warned that the scope of the TSE order could lead to 'mass censorship'. cardinot.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · www.gp1.com.br · www.areavip.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Minister André Mendonça ruled that the removed content could spread false information and interfere with voter choice. cardinot.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · www.fetecpr.org.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Dino requested a physical plenary session of the STF to judge the matter. cardinot.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br
- [DISPUTED] The TSE decision imposed a daily fine of 50,000 reais on platforms for non-compliance. www.cartacapital.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com
- [● 16 SOURCES] Minister Flávio Dino overturned the removal of a post by comedian Antonio Tabet. cardinot.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · www.fetecpr.org.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · portaloinformante.com.br · +9 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The TSE order required platforms to remove 1,125 posts linking Flávio Bolsonaro to a project to remove the patron saint status of Nossa Senhora Aparecida.