Tabata Amaral: So this is a very important debate so that Brazilians can continue to define how, once again, Brazilians will live from now on and, as has also been said, how false content spreads much faster than true content.
Tabata Amaral: And, in that sense, everyone, your work is a comfort, but here — no pressure, but with pressure — we need you more and more.
I have already had the opportunity to speak with many who are here and I take the opportunity to greet Senator Randolfe, who is here with us as well, and to say how much serious, independent journalism, which truly takes responsibility for its sources and for the facts it presents, is part of the infrastructure of democracy.
Tabata Amaral: Just as when we talk about public schools, a public health system, or security that works, journalism is fundamental so that democracy can become increasingly solid in our country and less questioned, less attacked.
Tabata Amaral: And without reliable information, democracy functions only halfway.