Brazil Threatens Discord Ban Following Foiled Terror Plot at Lady Gaga Concert
Brazilian authorities are moving to ban Discord after the platform was used to organize a foiled terrorist attack targeting LGBTQ+ attendees at Lady Gaga’s 2.1 million-person concert. Deputy Guilherme Boulos formally requested the suspension, citing Discord’s alleged lack of proper legal status in the country—a claim the platform disputes.
This follows Brazil’s pattern of enforcing compliance measures, having previously banned X and Telegram under similar circumstances. Both platforms regained access after meeting regulatory requirements. The incident highlights growing scrutiny over communication platforms’ role in facilitating violent plots.