Brazil: Ministry of Justice and Public Security announced Bill on economic regulation of digital markets

On 13 May 2025, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security of Brazil announced a bill on the economic regulation of digital markets. The bill applies to digital platforms deemed systemically relevant, particularly those with influence over competition. The bill empowers the Brazilian antitrust authority to regulate ex ante by designating such platforms and imposing tailored competition rules. The bill also clarifies how existing legislation can be more precisely applied to digital markets without changing the underlying legal framework.