TV Brasil controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Alleged government capture of public broadcasting
During Jair Bolsonaro's presidency, TV Brasil and other EBC outlets were criticized for allegedly functioning as propaganda vehicles for the federal government. Reported concerns included reduced exposure for political opponents, censorship or editorial pressure involving sensitive social issues, and extensive interruption of regular programming for live coverage of Bolsonaro's media appearances.