Balanced News: Online hate speech increased during Brazil’s elections, new study finds

São Paulo, Brazil — The most polarized election in Brazil’s history was also the most vile on the internet. Reports of xenophobia, religious intolerance and misogyny increased by 39.3% compared to 2021, according to a new study from Safernet, an organization that monitors hate speech online. For Safernet, the numbers indicate that the elections are like a trigger for the advancement of hate speech on the internet, especially on social media.