Big tech regulation in Brazil is a matter of sovereignty, says minister

Brazil’s Planning minister Simone Tebet stated that regulating big tech firms is non-negotiable, emphasising their responsibility in preventing crime. She called such regulation essential to Brazil’s sovereignty.

By Reuters | Jul 30, 2025, 12.35 AM IST

Brazil Planning Minister Simone Tebet on Tuesday said that regulation for big tech companies in the country was non-negotiable when it came to their responsibility for condoning crime.

Such regulation is a part of Brazil's sovereignty, Tebet said in a interview with news channel GloboNews, which also focused on the 50% tariffs US President Donald Trump said he would impose on Brazil starting on August 1.

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