Brazil’s government, under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has continued to use the social media platform X, even as it enforces a widespread ban against its citizens. This ban, initially enforced to curb “misinformation” and “hate speech,” supposedly aimed to protect public discourse and uphold “democracy.” However, the persistent activity on X by Lula’s party PT Brasil, and the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) starkly contrasts with the punitive measures threatened against ordinary citizens. They’re allowed to talk but the people aren’t allowed to talk back.