Brazil’s government is preparing rules to ban youth access to gambling, pornography and similar content online, moving ahead with new restrictions approved in 2025 as nations across the world weigh stricter limits on social media for children and teens.
The rules would require app stores and platforms to implement age-verification measures to block minors from accessing inappropriate content online, according to a draft decree. Websites that include advertising for such content — including betting, pornography, escort services, alcohol, dating apps and weapons — would also be required to verify the ages of users.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government plans to issue the decree by the end of February, according to an official familiar with the situation, who cautioned that the text isn’t yet final and that internal discussions are ongoing. A spokesperson for Lula’s administration didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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