In Brazil, the video platform Rumble has suspended its operations, which has generated controversy due to a conflict with the country's authorities. The dispute intensified due to the confrontation between Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes and influencer Allan dos Santos, accused of spreading false information and hate speech. De Moraes ordered the blocking of dos Santos' accounts on various platforms, leading to the suspension of Rumble's activities in Brazil.
The judge has been issuing orders directed at digital platforms with the aim of combating misinformation and hate speech, sparking criticism from those who believe his actions restrict freedom of expression. The firm stance of Brazilian authorities in regulating online content has crossed borders and has generated debate about the balance between fighting misinformation and protecting freedom of expression.
In another similar case, the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, also faced restrictive measures from Brazilian authorities. After refusing to block certain right-wing political accounts, the social network was suspended in Brazil for more than a month. In February 2025, Donald Trump along with Rumble sued Judge Alexandre de Moraes in a federal court in Florida, claiming that he has violated the freedom of expression protections enshrined in the Constitution of the United States.
This situation reflects the complexities that arise when national judicial decisions affect companies and rights in other countries. The dispute between Brazilian authorities and digital platforms highlights the tensions between judicial regulation and freedom of expression, underscoring the need to find a balance between combating misinformation and protecting freedom of expression in an increasingly polarized environment.
