Brazil’s Prosecutor Targets Bolsonaro Allies in Alleged Financial Panic Campaign

In a troubling development that echoes the dangerous weaponization of disinformation seen worldwide, Brazil’s Prosecutor’s Office has formally requested the Federal Police to investigate a series of social media posts from right-wing influencers — including Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro — alleged to be deliberately stirring fear with false claims that risk triggering a bank run. The accusations stem from a complaint filed by Banco do Brasil, which expressed alarm over the dissemination of misleading information capable of undermining public trust in the country’s financial institutions. The backdrop: ongoing tensions tied to sanctions imposed by the United...