An image that appears to be a news item published by a Brazilian media outlet has been circulating on social media, creating the impression that the Brazilian press reported a supposed direct relationship between the Brazilian community residing in Portugal and the increase in crime in the country. The image went viral widely across social media.
SIC Verifica decided to investigate the veracity of this post. What was discovered is that the image in question does not correspond to a real news item published by any Brazilian media outlet. It is a manipulation created with the aim of appearing to be a legitimate journalistic piece.
This type of misinformation is part of a broader pattern of content that seeks to create narratives of tension between immigrant communities and the local population, using formats that mimic the appearance of credible media outlets to give a false appearance of legitimacy to the information being conveyed.
