The president also talked about investigations involving an alleged attempted coup d’état, mentioning murder plans that would target him himself
During the inauguration ceremony of the new president of, Beto Simonetti, the president addressed the urgency to regulate social networks. In his speech, he highlighted the importance of facing misinformation and concentration of power in the so -called “digital oligarchies”. Lula defended the need for a robust legal framework that ensures fair competition and protects minority rights, warning of dangers of what he called “digital colonialism”.
He also talked about investigations involving an alleged coup attempt, mentioning murder plans that would have as targets himself, the vice-president and the minister of the Federal Supreme Court (). This situation, according to Lula, is linked to the resurgence of fascist ideals and the memory of the military dictatorship that Brazil has faced.
Lula emphasized the relevance of law in the protection of individual rights, especially during his period of imprisonment. He stressed that the lawyers’ performance was fundamental to guarantee the defense of their rights and the maintenance of democracy in the country. The president appealed to civil society to join the fight against misinformation and manipulation on digital platforms.
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