Article 6BY8S Will Brazil’s ‘Fake News Bill’ regulate disinformation or stifle free speech?

Will Brazil’s ‘Fake News Bill’ regulate disinformation or stifle free speech?

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Michael Fox
from The World: Latest Stories on (#6BY8S)
Story ImageBrazil ranks third in the world for the most social media usage, following India and Indonesia. Now, a controversial, 3-year-old bill is weaving its way through Congress. It could regulate social media platforms in the same way as TV and radio. The Fake News Bill" has staunch supporters, but some also accuse it of being a form of censorship.
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