From polarisation to autocratisation: the role of information pollution in Brazil's democratic erosion

This paper explores how information pollution—the spread of false or misleading content—has contributed to Brazil's democratic erosion. It highlights the role of socioeconomic inequalities and disinformation in deepening political polarization, particularly affecting marginalized groups such as black women and the LGBTQ+ community. The paper emphasizes how media concentration and a declining traditional journalism landscape have worsened these issues, and it provides recommendations tailored to Brazil’s context, offering insights for other countries facing similar challenges.