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Lula Announces Submission to Congress of Bill to Regulate Social Media for Children and Adolescents.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed that the government will send, this Wednesday (08/13/2025), to the National Congress a bill that establishes rules for the operation of social media aimed at children and adolescents.
The proposal, being drafted for two months by the Civil House, will be presented after a meeting scheduled for 3 PM today, when ministers will align the final details of the text.
According to Lula, the goal is to increase digital security and hold technology companies accountable for the content published on their platforms.
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Digital Security and Child Protection as a Priority
During an interview with journalist Reinaldo Azevedo on BandNews, Lula emphasized that the measure is necessary to create a “minimum functioning” adequate for social media, ensuring the protection of young users. He highlighted that regulation should curb abuses and punish crimes committed in the virtual environment.
“We will not accept any regulation. We will regulate because it is necessary. It is essential to create a minimum functioning of a digital network that speaks to children, adults, and the elderly, and no one assumes responsibility,” declared the president.
Role of the Supreme Federal Court and the Felca Case
The proposal also aligns with a decision made by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in June of this year, which determined that companies of digital platforms are responsible for the content disseminated.
Lula recalled that the regulation becomes even more urgent in light of recent cases of virtual crimes, such as that of the influencer known as “Felca“, accused of sharing harmful material involving children.
“It is not possible to guarantee the safety of children who may be victims, as seen in the accusation against Felca,” the president affirmed.
Arguments Against and the Government’s Response
Lula criticized those who oppose the creation of rules for the sector, arguing that part of this resistance comes from people who profit from illegal activities on the internet.
“The networks can do anything for those with bad intentions. If a person is acting in good faith, they know that for the existence of democracy, there must be regulation of all our behaviors. Crime in normal life must be a crime in digital life. There is no reason for people not to respect this. Those who want no regulation are people who are making a lot of money from it. There are people who claim to be entrepreneurs and make a lot of money from pedophilia. So let’s regulate,” Lula concluded.
What to Expect from the Bill
All points of the text to be sent to the National Congress have not yet been disclosed, but expectations are that the proposal will include clear guidelines on:
- Minimum age and verification mechanisms for access by children and adolescents;
- Obligations of platforms to swiftly remove harmful content;
- Penalties for companies that fail to comply with the rules;
- Measures to increase transparency in content moderation.
The government also intends to open space for society to participate in discussions after the bill is sent, in order to adjust technical points and avoid gaps that could compromise its effectiveness.
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