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Brazil suspends live broadcasts on Discord

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Brazilian authorities have suspended live streaming capabilities on the Discord platform following a criminal investigation into the death of a 13-year-old girl. Police report that the minor was encouraged to self-mutilate and subsequently commit suicide during a 45-minute live broadcast on the platform.

In connection with the investigation, law enforcement officials have arrested five teenagers. The incident has been characterized by police as a severe case of digital exploitation and violence, prompting immediate regulatory action against the platform's streaming features.

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