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Is social media for kids banned in Brazil?

Partly. Social media for kids is restricted in Brazil. Since March 2026 every under-16 account must be linked to a parent.

Digital ECA (Law 15.211/2025), in force 17 Mar 2026: under-16 accounts must be linked to a legal guardian, reliable age verification required, self-declaration banned (Mayer Brown, 23 Apr 2026). Consent-style rule, not an outright ban.

Source: Brazil Law 15.211/2025

• Brazil is one of 4 countries where social media for kids is banned, and 7 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 10.
• In South America: banned in 0 of 12 countries.

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