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TikTokโ€™s been trying to make a big push into Brazil for a while now, but not everyoneโ€™s been on board. And it's not because they dislike TikTok itself. The company itself allegedly skipped some crucial steps.

The plan? Build a huge data center in Cearรก, a northeastern state, to handle the regionโ€™s booming video traffic. The issue? The Anacรฉ Indigenous community says they were never properly consulted before construction got the green light. By law, Indigenous groups are supposed to get โ€œfree, prior, and informed consultationโ€ on projects that could affect their land or way of life.

With Brazilโ€™s government known for holding Big Tech accountable, it will be interesting to see how things pan out for both parties. Will the courts side with Indigenous voices or with global tech ambitions?

We'll keep you updated!

โ€“ Louis

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