Censorship and Sovereignty: The Brazil-U.S. Clash

This chapter explores the censorship practices imposed by the Brazilian government on social media platforms like Rumble and X, highlighting Rumble's resistance to these orders and the resulting legal battles in the U.S. It examines the complexities of U.S.-Brazil relations amid free speech concerns, the impact of Brazilian court orders on American citizens, and the broader implications for democracy and authoritarianism. Additionally, it critiques the contradictory stances of both leaders regarding governance while detailing the ramifications of recent censorship on dissenting voices in Brazil.