Brazil minister Kassio targets Big Techs in Lula-era probe; critics allege Bolsonaro favoritism

Supreme Court Minister Kassio Nunes Marques has requested data from Big Tech firms in a case critics say is aimed at undermining the Lula administration and aiding Bolsonaro ally Flávio Bolsonaro. A UFF professor alleges judicial overreach and political bias, though the request's scope and legal basis remain unclear. This marks an escalation in Brazil's judicial-political tensions ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

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