Minister's Decision
Minister André Mendonça of the Federal Supreme Court decided to reinstate a publication by Deputy Erika Hilton (PSOL) that questioned an old legislative proposal. The content had been taken down along with other posts, following a request from Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign.
In the new analysis, Mendonça noted that the parliamentarian's text did not repeat the core considered untrue in the other publications.
Post Content
Hilton criticized a 2007 bill, already archived in 2008, that suggested recognizing Our Lady of Aparecida as patroness of the "Roman Catholic Apostolic Brazilians" instead of patroness of Brazil.
The deputy warned of the risk that the idea could resurface in public debate, especially by initiative of Flávio Bolsonaro or allies, should he seek the Presidency.
Difference from Other Posts
Unlike the removed publications, Hilton's text referred to a real bill that had been processed in the National Congress. This justified the individual release by the Court.
Context of the Controversy
The controversy arose from posts linking Flávio Bolsonaro and the right to an alleged attempt to strip Our Lady of Aparecida of the title of patroness of Brazil. The senator denied any initiative in that direction.
In a previous decision, Mendonça ordered the removal of content without factual basis. Other ministers, such as Luiz Fux and Flávio Dino, argued that the issue should be taken to the STF plenary, but no date has been set for judgment.
- Relevant fact: The original proposal dates from 2007 and was quickly archived.
- Minister's position: Only content reproducing the false narrative remains blocked.