Erosion of Free Speech in Brazil

This chapter examines the intertwining of Brazilian politics and international free speech through a federal court case in the U.S. that implicates the Biden administration in alleged immigration misconduct linked to the imprisonment of Felipe Martins, a former advisor to Jair Bolsonaro. It scrutinizes the controversial circumstances surrounding Martins' arrest, the lack of formal charges against him, and the false claims of his flight from Brazil. The chapter concludes by highlighting substantial evidence that contradicts these allegations and discusses the implications for democratic norms amid escalating political tensions.