Overview
- The 93-page manual, published Monday, lays out legal guidance for online supporters and encourages the use of memes and short video excerpts as political material.
- It advises against terms such as “genocida,” “fascista,” and “corrupto,” urging activists to describe specific behaviors or frame critiques as opinion grounded in reported facts.
- The document bans fabricated or manipulated content, instructs against depicting nonexistent crimes, and provides steps for dealing with errors, threats, and legal notices.
- Distribution is occurring through WhatsApp influencer hubs like Pode Espalhar and the Clube de Influência Eu Tô Com Lula, which have previously coordinated pro-government campaigns and trending topics.
- The text presents a contrast with bolsonarismo by urging reliance on public records and journalistic sources to expose contradictions and highlight government positions.