Brazil Didn’t Drop Its Big Tech Bill. It Shrank Who It Covers.
Bill 4.675/2025 was narrowed, not abandoned. New thresholds of about R$50 billion globally limit it to a handful of platforms, and the vote was pushed back.
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Unresolved 45% Regulatory Stalemate
The bill remains in committee indefinitely as the new R$50 billion threshold creates legal ambiguity regarding which entities qualify. Tech giants file injunctions arguing the threshold violates constitutional principles of competition, while the government delays a final vote until after the local election cycle.
Watch for: STF grants injunction halting Bill 4.675/2025 proceedings · Brazilian Senate schedules no further votes on tech regulation until 2026
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Unresolved 30% Targeted Enforcement
The bill is passed with the narrowed scope, and the government immediately identifies two major platforms exceeding the revenue threshold. These companies face initial compliance audits and public hearings, signaling the start of a new regulatory era without immediate legislative overhaul.
Watch for: ANC announces first compliance audit for Meta in Brazil · Government publishes list of entities surpassing R$50 billion global revenue
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Unresolved 15% Political Reversal
Facing intense lobbying from domestic digital startups and international pressure, the ruling coalition decides the bill is politically toxic. The chamber president formally withdraws the vote, effectively killing the legislation before it reaches the plenary.
Watch for: Chamber President announces withdrawal of Bill 4.675/2025 from agenda · Coalition partners issue joint statement suspending tech regulation debate
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Unresolved 10% Global Precedent
The bill passes and is successfully implemented, creating a binding precedent for the EU and Latin American nations. Brazil becomes the first major economy to enforce global revenue-based regulation, prompting immediate trade disputes but long-term regulatory dominance.
Watch for: EU Commission cites Brazilian Bill 4.675/2025 as model for Digital Markets Act revision · WTO opens dispute settlement case regarding Brazil's tech revenue thresholds
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on 2026-08-03. Checked against later coverage after 2026-08-17.
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