At a public hearing of the Social Communication Council (CCS) on November 9, participants identified the ability to detect manipulated content and understand the economic interests involved in the circulation of information as media literacy skills. They also cited the ability to recognize discrimination and rights violations.
University of Brasília professor Fernando Oliveira Paulino said this education is necessary for the exercise of citizenship, given the influence of digital platforms and artificial intelligence on information. He advocated the approval of Bill 1,010/2025, introduced by Senator Teresa Leitão, which establishes national standards for media and digital literacy education.
Cristiane Parente de Sá Barreto, of the Brazilian Association of Researchers and Professionals in Educommunication, advocated a permanent public policy for the field. CCS president Patrícia Blanco highlighted the 4th Brazilian Media Literacy Week, from November 4 to 11, and said that educational initiatives are expanding in Brazil.
