
The Trump administration has unveiled a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign officials accused of censoring online speech, with language closely mirroring complaints against Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Known for ordering the removal of hundreds of right-wing social media accounts in defense of Brazil’s democracy, Moraes is hailed by the left and condemned by the right as a censor. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested potential sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act, prompting concern from Brazilian diplomats. The dispute, which includes legal action by Trump’s media company and Rumble, highlights rising tensions between the U.S. and Brazil amid ongoing investigations into Bolsonaro’s alleged coup plot—led by Moraes himself.