Censorship in Brazil

Censorship in Brazil, both cultural and political, occurred throughout the whole period following the colonization of the country. Even though most state censorship ended just before the period of redemocratization that started in 1985, Brazil still experiences a certain amount of non-official censorship today. The current legislation restricts freedom of expression concerning racism (Paim Law)[1] and the Constitution prohibits the anonymity of journalists.[2]

  1. ^ Lopes, Nei (2006). Dicionário escolar afro-brasileiro. Selo Negro. p. 96. ISBN 9788587478290.
  2. ^ "Title II, Chapter I, Article 5 of the Constitution of Brazil states in part that "IV – the expression of thought is free, anonymity being forbidden" and "XIV – access to information is ensured to everyone and the confidentiality of the source shall be safeguarded, whenever necessary to the professional activity".

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