Actions and omissions of the federal government during the pandemic

Fake news, post-truth, and disinformation in Brazil

Abstract

The article analyzes the measures and positions of the Brazilian government during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, highlighting the absence of national guidelines and the confusing communication that prevailed. The research emphasizes how political-ideological discourse has overlapped with scientific information, resulting in a capture of public consciousness and the dissemination of fake News. He argues that this situation generated a "post-truth", where beliefs and emotions influenced the perception of reality, leading to a politicization of public health. The analysis concludes that the government's negligence in following the guidelines of experts and the lack of transparency in death data contributed to distrust in official information, perpetuating a distorted reality. Finally, the article highlights the importance of responsible media education in combating misinformation, proposing that the lessons learned during the pandemic should be utilized to strengthen health systems and ensure a more effective response to future health crises.