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Launch of votae.org for Brazilian youth voter education

Overview

Maurício Melzer, a 16-year-old from São Paulo, launched votae.org, a digital platform intended to help young Brazilian voters navigate the country’s political system. The initiative aims to assist the approximately 19.2 million voters aged 16 to 24, who constitute about 12% of the electorate.

By utilizing official data from the Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE), the platform explains the specific responsibilities of various elected offices, such as President, Governor, Senator, and Deputies. This is intended to help users ensure that campaign promises align with the actual powers of the positions.

Beyond institutional education, the project also addresses the risks of disinformation and the use of artificial intelligence in media manipulation. It encourages young citizens to research official candidate trajectories and verify sources rather than relying on memes or short videos. Officials from the Tribunal Regional Eleitoral de São Paulo (TRE-SP) have highlighted the significance of such digital engagement for the democratic process.

Entities

Tribunal Regional Eleitoral de São Paulo · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral · Maurício Melzer · votae.org

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Brazilian teenager launches platform to educate young voters

    A 16-year-old from São Paulo created votae.org, a digital platform designed to educate young Brazilian voters about political roles and combat disinformation ahead of upcoming elections.

  2. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Maurício Melzer launches votae.org to assist young Brazilian voters

    A 16-year-old from São Paulo created votae.org, a platform using official TSE data to help Brazil's 19.2 million young voters understand political roles and candidates.

Sources

ccnnews.com.br · diariodecampogrande.com.br · diariodenoticiasmarilia.com.br · em.com.br · istoe.com.br · leiaja.com · rpnews.com.br · soundtrack.fm · spacemoney.com.br · tribunadaserra.com.br · webcitizen.com.br