This was a research conducted on Grok (X) as part of my study collection. I’m highly ADHD and also have Accelerated Thought Syndrome (which doesn’t cause me any suffering). So I need to understand how systems around the world are being fed with information from journalistic and governmental sources.
I leave my opinions and conclusions for other texts — where I express myself critically, and sometimes sharply, according to my own logic. If something lacks logic, just let me know; I enjoy rereading what I write — or what others write (when I comment) — as a matter of discipline, since the Syndrome affects me in this regard and I might overlook something unintentionally.
Re-reading is my natural state!
Thank you. (Postscript)
"What are the differences between the Magnitsk Law applied in the US and the random strokes of the pen in inquiries created after GP 69 that, in addition to arresting and then forcing the use of ankle monitors on some, revoking visas, preventing people from working online in a modern way, and even having their families subjected to similar penalties of burial alive, preventing them from working, and even disclosing details of their defenses? In addition to other atrocities and violations of human and civil rights..."
- Origin and Purpose: Created in 2012 (expanded in 2016) in honor of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who died in prison for denouncing corruption. Aims to sanction foreigners responsible for serious violations (e.g., torture, extrajudicial executions, political censorship) or significant corruption.
- Measures: Freezing of assets in the USA, visa prohibitions and entry bans, blocking of global financial transactions (via control of the American banking system). Does not include arrests or ankle monitors, as it is extrajudicial and administrative.
- Process: Based on evidence presented by the President to Congress; judicial recourse is possible in the USA. Applied to individuals or foreign entities, without direct impact on national territories.
- Recent Criticisms: In 2025, used against Moraes for "arbitrary detentions and censorship," but accused of political selectivity (e.g., ignoring allies of Trump like Nayib Bukele).
- Origin and Purpose: 2019 Ordinance from the STF to investigate the dissemination of disinformation that threatens democratic institutions (e.g., fake news against the Judiciary). Evolved into inquiries on coup acts, such as those of January 8, 2023.
- Measures: Preventive or house arrests, electronic ankle monitors, passport/visa cancellations, blocks on social media profiles (preventing online monetization and remote work), fines, and contact prohibitions between investigated parties. Families may suffer indirectly (e.g., loss of income, social stigma).
- Process: Monocratic (initial decisions by a single rapporteur), with collegiate review in the STF. Critics point to lack of initial adversarial process, excessive duration, and "pen strokes" (unilateral orders).
- Criticisms: Reports from NGOs and families highlight violations such as psychological torture, family separation, censorship of defenses, and disproportionate punishments to non-violent individuals (e.g., elderly with ankle monitors without trial). The Brazilian prison system exacerbates this, with overcrowding and inhumane conditions.
Aspect | Magnitsky Act (USA) | GP 69 Inquiries (Brazil) |
|---|---|---|
Scope and Target | Foreigners (individuals/entities) for global human rights violations or corruption. Does not apply to American citizens. | Brazilian citizens (and residents) investigated for threats to democracy in Brazil. May indirectly affect foreigners. |
Legal Nature | Extrajudicial/administrative (presidential sanctions via OFAC - Office of Foreign Assets Control). Not penal. | Judicial/penal (inquiries in the STF with precautionary measures). May lead to criminal proceedings. |
Measures Applied | - Freezing of assets in the USA. - Revocation of visas and entry bans. - Blocking of global financial transactions (e.g., Visa/Mastercard cards). - No arrests or ankle monitors. | - Preventive/house arrests. - Electronic ankle monitors. - Passport/visa cancellations. - Blocking of online accounts (preventing internet work). - Fines and contact prohibitions. |
Impact on Families | Rare and indirect; in 2025, extended to Moraes' wife (Viviane Barci) for alleged support, but criticized as revenge without individual legal basis. Not standard practice. | Indirect and broad: families suffer income loss, stigma, and restrictions (e.g., mothers separated from children, elderly isolated). Accused of collective "burial alive," violating rights of non-guilt by association. |
Process and Guarantees | - Evidence to Congress; judicial recourse in the USA. - Transparent, but criticized for political selectivity. - Does not allow unrestricted disclosure of defenses, but focuses on economic sanctions. | - Initial monocratic (without immediate adversarial process). - Prolonged duration (years without trial). - Prohibition on disclosing defenses (alleged censorship). - STF review, but criticized for lack of impartiality. |
Alleged Violations | - Geopolitical arbitrariness (US financial hegemony). - Selectivity (ignores abuses by allies). - Extraterritoriality without full sovereignty. | - Judicial arbitrariness ("pen strokes" without initial evidence). - Censorship and arrest for opinion. - Disproportionality (punishments to non-violent). - Impact on prison system (overcrowding, psychological torture). |
Effectiveness and Global Criticisms | Effective via global financial control, but accused of sovereign interference (e.g., Brazil in 2025 sees it as "revenge"). | Effective against disinformation, but seen as "Enemy Penal Law" by opponents; violates treaties like the San José Pact of Costa Rica. |
Other Atrocities | Focus on economic isolation; no reports of direct physical arrests or violence. | Includes reports of suicides in custody, deaths in prisons (e.g., Clériston da Cunha), and violations like prolonged incommunicado detention. |
- Against Alexandre de Moraes (07/30/2025): OFAC cited "arbitrary detentions and censorship," referencing arrests of journalists like Allan dos Santos and Oswaldo Eustáquio, as well as Miller's 2021 detention. Consequences: Freezing of assets, prohibition of transactions with U.S. tech companies (e.g., X, Amazon), and revocation of family visas on 07/18/2025.
- Extension to Wife, Viviane Barci de Moraes (09/22/2025): For alleged support via Lex Institute, with criticisms of "family evasion." This broadened the debate on punishments to relatives.
- Others: Sanctions on Antal Rogan (Hungary, 01/07/2025) for corruption; Russian judge for opponent imprisonment (12/31/2024). In July 2025, praised by Republicans like Rich McCormick for combating "political judicialization" in Brazil, but seen as interference by the STF.
Case | Description and Alleged Violations | Impacts in 2025 and Details |
|---|---|---|
Allan dos Santos | Founder of Terça Livre, investigated for fake news and digital militias since 2020. Preventive arrest ordered in 2021 for "online anti-democratic group"; fled to USA, seeking political asylum. Critics: Secrecy prevented initial defense; channel censorship. | Participated in Chamber hearing (Aug 2025) via video, despite being a fugitive; indicted for threats to delegate (PF, Aug 2025). Lives "free" in USA, but with assets blocked in Brazil. |
Rodrigo Constantino | Journalist and commentator, targeted for STF-critical posts in fake news inquiry. Accused of "incitement to extremism"; profile and bank account blocks without prior notice. | In 2025, joined CIDH petitions for "imprisonment for opinion"; lost online monetization, affecting family. Reports "burial alive" due to economic isolation. |
Paulo Figueiredo | Journalist, grandson of ex-president; investigated for election fraud claims. Accounts blocked (Jan 2023), passport canceled, and profiles suspended without access to secret files. | Indicted for "coup d'état" (PGR, Mar 2025); fled to USA, denouncing violations in international media. Family affected by income loss. |
Oswaldo Eustáquio | Bolsonaro blogger; arrested 4 times (2020-2021) for "anti-democratic acts" and critical lives. Denounced STF to CIDH for torture (prison beating, wheelchair) and abuse of authority. | Extradition denied by Spain (Jun 2025, final decision); asylum granted. Indicted for threats (Aug 2025); Interpol refused wanted list. Lives in exile since 2023. |
Daniel da Silveira | Ex-deputy; arrested in 2021 for video threatening STF and calling for AI-5. Sentenced to 9 years; defense claims "political prisoner" and violations like asset blocks preventing fines. | Released in 2021, but closed regime maintained; CIDH requested info (2021, updated 2025). Bolsonaro studied pardon (2022, revived in 2025). |
Roberto Jefferson | Ex-PTB president; arrested in 2021 for anti-STF and anti-vaccine posts. Accused of "threats"; reports prison tortures (isolation, mistreatment). | Included in CIDH petitions (2021-2025); health worsened by prison conditions. Family affected by stigma. |
Elisa (Hugo Carvajal case) | Linked to Venezuelan ex-general Hugo Carvajal (extradition denied); investigated for alleged ties to digital militias and Bolsonaro support. Preventive arrest in 2023 for "threats to democracy"; initial secrecy surprised family. | In 2025, process extended to relatives for "support network"; violations include family separation and remote work ban. |
Oswaldo Eustáquio's Daughter | 16-year-old teen; used in investigations for posting delegate's data (2024), under exiled father's influence. Indicted for "threats" and "corruption of minor" (ECA); posts amplified by allies like Marcos do Val. | PF indicted (Aug 2025); exposed child vulnerability, with leaked official document photo. Critics: Exploitation of minor in secret inquiry, violating child rights. |
Jason Miller | Ex-Trump advisor and Gettr CEO; detained for 3 hours at Brasília Airport (09/07/2021) for forced deposition by PF, ordered by Moraes, in fake news and anti-democratic acts inquiries (4781/4874). Allegations: Political intimidation without prior notice, attempt to force list of Brazilian allies; compared PF to "Gestapo" and feared "Brazilian Guantánamo." Secrecy surprised his entourage. | In 2025, articulates Magnitsky sanctions against Moraes (Jul 2025), tags the minister on X ("Hello, Alexandre" in May 2025; "Mad King" in Aug 2025 after inquiry against Bolsonaros). Promised not to "give up until Bolsonaro is free" (Aug 2025); STF visa revocation cited as retaliation. Lives in USA, but reports trauma and uses case for diplomatic pressure. |
Others (e.g., Monark, Débora do Batom) | Monark (Bruno Aiub): Suspended for "extremist" podcast (2022), profiles blocked without initial defense. Débora do Batom (Débora Rodrigues): Arrested in 2020 for anti-democratic lives; reports surprise arrest and censorship. | Listed in "STF persecuted" reports (Gazeta do Povo, Jul 2025); CIDH petitions for "collective silencing." |
Aspect | Magnitsky Act (USA) | GP 69 Inquiries (Brazil) |
|---|---|---|
Emblematic Cases | Sanctions on Moraes (Jul 2025, citing Allan/Eustáquio/Miller); Rogan (Jan 2025). | Arrests/exiles: Allan dos Santos (USA), Eustáquio (Spain, denied Jun 2025); Silveira/Jefferson (convicted); Eustáquio's daughter (minor indicted Aug 2025); Figueiredo/Constantino (blocks); Miller (2021 detention, 2025 retaliation). |
Specific Impacts in 2025 | 50% tariffs on Brazil; tech prohibitions; Miller as articulator ("Hello, Alexandre"). | Chamber hearings (Aug 2025) with fugitives; CIDH complaints; PF indictments (Aug 2025); Miller's posts pressuring sanctions. |
Family Violations | Indirect (e.g., Viviane Barci). | Broad: Eustáquio's daughter exploited; exiled families with income/stigma loss (HRW); Miller's entourage affected in 2021. |
International Responses | Congress report (Mar 2025); Miller praises Magnitsky as "no negotiation with terrorists" (Sep 2025). | CIDH condemnations (2025); extraditions denied (Spain/USA); Miller compares Moraes to "Mad King" (Aug 2025). |