Brazil STF archives fake news inquiry; Fachin closes Toffoli-era probe

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has archived the 'fake news' inquiry opened in March 2019 by Minister Dias Toffoli, with current court president Edson Fachin deciding the closure. The move ends a controversial probe that had drawn criticism over its broad scope and potential chilling effects on free speech. The archiving signals a shift in the court's posture, though the political and legal implications remain to be seen.

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