Politics·Agência Brasil·6d agoBrazil
Brazil: 14,182 Attacks on Journalists Online
Women journalists hit with 64.8% of targeted abuse
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Journalists and media outlets suffered 14,182 attacks on X and Instagram during Brazil's first electoral round from August 16 to October 4, 2026, averaging 283 daily, with women journalists targeted in 64.8% of individual attacks.
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Brazil electionspress freedomonline harassmentjournalist safetysocial media attacks
