Brazilian deputy-elect files complaint over coordinated online attacks

Elected federal deputy Ana Elisa (PT-MG) filed a complaint with Brazil's Federal Police over a coordinated campaign of racist, misogynistic, and threatening messages, including death and rape threats, that began after her election on Sunday. The Federal Police have opened an investigation into the profiles involved. This marks a notable escalation in targeted online harassment against elected officials in Brazil, raising concerns about political violence and platform accountability.