Brazilian journalist Marco Antônio Costa speaks with Mercedes Schlapp on the Lula Da Silva regime’s persecution of political opponents on this special edition of America Uncanceled.
The Brazil Supreme Court recently established a new Center to Combat Disinformation and Protect Democracy intended to target critics of the Supreme Court and Lula Da Silva regime. In other words, the judiciary has legitimized “crimes of opinion” and officially eradicated free speech. The court has already arrested and charged a photographer, homeless man, and popcorn vendor who were present at a conservative protest with no proof of criminal activity or violence, but these individuals have still been charged without ability to appeal. Costa himself is a victim to this political persecution that is also censoring journalists who dare report truthfully or express conservative opinions.
“We are living under fire by the Supreme Court,” said Costa.
This tyranny is holding the Brazilian people captive with fear. They are afraid to speak out and take action, but Costa advises, “Silence is never an option.” He warns that journalists who do not expose the tyranny in Brazil are accomplices to the tyranny, and he urges action.
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