Brazil ranks third in the world for the most social media usage, following India and Indonesia. Now, a controversial, 3-year-old bill is weaving its way through Congress. It could regulate social media platforms in the same way as TV and radio. The “Fake News Bill” has staunch supporters, but some also accuse it of being a form of censorship.
The once-busy city of Maceio has seen tens of thousands of residents evacuate in the last two years, as rock salt mining caused their homes to start coming apart. Now, less than 3 per cent of homes remain occupied.