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Brazil consumer rights and legal enforcement

Overview

Brazil recently marked the 36th anniversary of its Consumer Defense Code (CDC), Federal Law 8.078/1990. While the nation possesses one of the world’s most advanced consumer protection systems, experts highlight significant barriers to enforcement, including corporate bureaucracy, complex cancellation processes, and the vulnerability of low-income and elderly populations.

A survey by Ipsos for Jusbrasil underscores these challenges, revealing that 70% of Brazilians who believe their rights have been violated find it “difficult or very difficult” to access information regarding legal rights and judicial processes. Additionally, 72% of respondents reported that they or a household member has experienced a violation of rights.

Individual instances of fraud, such as telephone and messaging scams targeting benefits card recipients, continue to affect citizens, often complicating the ability of consumers to seek the guarantees provided by the law.

Entities

Polícia Civil · Consumer Defense Code · Ipsos · Jusbrasil · Procon-JP

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Brazil: Survey reveals widespread difficulty accessing legal rights

    A survey shows 70% of Brazilians struggle to access legal information regarding rights violations, highlighting widespread difficulties in navigating the judicial system and addressing consumer fraud.

  2. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Brazil celebrates 36 years of the Consumer Defense Code

    Brazil celebrates 36 years of the Consumer Defense Code with community outreach in João Pessoa, even as experts highlight barriers like bureaucracy and vulnerability that prevent citizens from exercising their'

Sources

amodireito.com.br · extraderondonia.com.br · icas.se · justicaemfoco.com.br · odia.ig.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · opiniaoenoticia.com.br · portalwcbnews.com.br · santos.sp.gov.br · viagemegastronomia.com.br