Brazil is the world’s second-biggest user of both Facebook and Twitter, with already 65 million Facebook users and 41.2 million tweeters and counting.
Brazil: Digital access and inclusion
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CATEGORY: Brazil
Padraig Reidy: Why use the “offended” line? Because it works
The archdiocese of Rio is offended and reportedly threatening to sue Italian broadcaster RAI for an advert showing the Christ The Redeemer statue wearing the Italy Jersey. Such complaints of “offence” are really demands for “respect” — in the Corleone sense
Brazil: Towards an internet “bill of rights”
When it comes to the internet, Brazil is a conundrum. On the one hand it is among the top requesters to Google and other internet firms for content takedowns. On the other hand, Brazil has passed a progressive law — Marco Civil — putting it on a footing to be one of the world leaders on internet freedom.
Good sports: Which free-speech offending countries should we blow the whistle on?
Against the backdrop of the World Cup in Brazil, we ask how, during global sporting events, should we respond to countries that repress their citizen’s free expression? Should we engage or ignore?
Index report: Can Brazil be the global referee for internet freedom?
World Cup host country Brazil has the potential to become an influential, global leader in digital rights — but that will depend on key decisions taken in the coming months
Brazil: Religious intolerance on the rise
A request to remove 16 videos from YouTube has sparked a broad debate on the limits of freedom of speech and religious expression in Brazil. Simone Marques reports
FIFA World Cup: Brazilian press exchanges autonomy for sponsorships
Simone Marques reports from Brazil on sports sponsorships and the coverage of the World Cup
Liberalising internet governance: ICANN and the role of governments
Reforms are on the cards for internet governance, but no one seems to be clear what exactly these will do to the way the web is used. Sentiments of doom and gloom mix with utopian forecasts of freedom, Binoy Kampmark writes
Don’t protest during the World Cup, Platini tells Brazilians
European football boss says Brazilians should “pay tribute to this beautiful World Cup”
NETmundial: Disappointed expectations and delayed decisions
Participants in Brazil’s NETMundial left the meeting with dashed expectations, Simone Marques reports