Overview
- On March 17, the 22nd Civil Court of Brasília denied Gleisi Hoffmann’s bid to take down Flávio Bolsonaro’s post, keeping the video online.
- Judge Acácia Regina Soares de Sá grounded the decision in freedom of expression, framing the material as political criticism of public figures.
- The ruling states that orders to make online content unavailable should be rare and notes Hoffmann could seek a right of reply.
- Flávio Bolsonaro’s response video, posted March 15–16, uses AI-edited visuals and skull imagery to associate Hoffmann and the PT with organized crime.
- Gleisi Hoffmann’s earlier video on March 12 alleged Flávio’s ties to figures investigated in Operação Unha e Carne and to a political network linked to the Comando Vermelho.