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Flávio Bolsonaro accuses CNBB and PT of spreading fake news
Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate for the PL party, has accused the Workers' Party (PT) and members within the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB) of coordinating a campaign to spread false information. The rumors claim that Bolsonaro intends to strip Nossa Senhora Aparecida of her title as the patroness of Brazil.
The CNBB issued an official statement denying any involvement in the production or dissemination of disinformation related to the electoral process. The institution emphasized its political neutrality and stated that its actions are guided by pastoral mission and democratic principles. The CNBB further noted that making such accusations without evidence unfairly harms the entity.
In a separate religious context, Pastor JB Carvalho, a leader of the Comunidade das Nações and an associate of the Bolsonaro family, has criticized Marian devotion. In his book, Carvalho characterizes such practices as pagan and argues that the national holiday on October 12th lacks constitutional basis due to the separation of Church and State.
Attorney General Jorge Messias expressed solidarity with the CNBB, defending the importance of the secular state and religious coexistence. Meanwhile, the controversy has also touched on judicial decisions by Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino regarding the removal of social media posts related to the topic.
Entities
CNBB · Comunidade das Nações · Flávio Bolsonaro · JB Carvalho · Nossa Senhora Aparecida · Nossa Senhora Aparecida · Nossa Senhora Aparecida Basilica · PT
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Flávio Bolsonaro stated that if elected president, he would declare that Brazil belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ. www.metropoles.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Pastor JB Carvalho claims that the devotion to the 'Queen of Heaven' is a pagan practice that God hates. diariodoestadogo.com.br · www.metropoles.com · srzd.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] The CNBB maintains it does not belong to any political party or candidacy structure. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.cnbb.org.br · revistaforum.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +3 more
- [DISPUTED] The CNBB did not produce, authorize, or participate in the creation or dissemination of false information regarding the electoral process. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · oaltoacre.com · www.cnbb.org.br · noticias.uol.com.br · +6 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The PT party orchestrated a campaign to spread rumors that Flávio Bolsonaro intends to remove the title of Patroness from Nossa Senhora Aparecida. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · oaltoacre.com · exame.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] JB Carvalho argues that the national holiday on October 12th lacks constitutional support due to the separation of Church and State. diariodoestadogo.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino overturned a decision to remove a post by comedian Antonio Tabet, citing freedom of expression. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · oaltoacre.com · noticias.uol.com.br · exame.com · www.dgabc.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Members within the CNBB assisted the PT in spreading fake news regarding the status of Nossa Senhora Aparecida. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · oaltoacre.com · diariodoestadogo.com.br · noticias.uol.com.br · exame.com · +3 more