Brazil: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

Lei nº 15.484/2026 regulamenta a Emenda Constitucional nº 125/2022 e entra em vigor em 30 dias, com efeito vinculante sobre processos em todo o país

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has mandated that digital platforms submit detailed compliance plans by August 16, 2026, outlining measures to safeguard electoral integrity and prevent misinformation during the 2026 elections. The ordinance applies to platforms with over 5 million monthly active users in Brazil, requiring comprehensive documentation of content moderation, AI governance, and coordinated behavior detection strategies. Non-compliance may result in public disclosure, direct regulatory supervi

Rio de Janeiro has become the first Brazilian city to ban online betting advertisements in public spaces through Municipal Decree No. 58,274. This comprehensive prohibition raises significant questions about municipal authority to regulate commercial advertising, particularly given Brazil's constitutional framework that grants the Federal Government exclusive legislative power over such matters. The decree's legality may face scrutiny as it targets a specific industry rather than establishing general urban