What did São Paulo's prosecutor's office send to Discord?

The São Paulo State Public Ministry (MPSP) sent Discord Brazil a proposed Conduct Adjustment Agreement (TAC) on Tuesday, August 11. The platform now has a deadline to respond. The process is under judicial secrecy.

What triggered the investigation?

The inquiry began after the live-streamed suicide of Lívia, a 13-year-old girl, on July 22. The broadcast lasted approximately 45 minutes on Discord. Before her death, she was coerced by criminals online into attempting to torture and kill a cat. She lived with her family in Naviraí, some 365 km from Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul.

What content is Discord accused of hosting?

Prosecutors are investigating the platform's role in spreading child sexual abuse material, animal cruelty content, and material encouraging self-harm among minors.

What is Operation Lívia?

Following the tragedy, the Civil Police of Mato Grosso do Sul, backed by the Ministry of Justice, launched Operação Lívia. The operation resulted in the detention of five minors aged 13 to 18 across five Brazilian states.

What has Discord offered to the federal government?

Separately, Discord submitted a proposal to Brazil's Attorney General's Office (AGU) on August 10, outlining measures to strengthen user safety — especially for children and teenagers. The submission came four days after a joint meeting with the AGU, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, and the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), which had focused on weaknesses in age verification and minors' protection on the platform.

Key Facts:
  • MPSP sent Discord a TAC (conduct adjustment) proposal on August 11, 2026
  • Trigger: 13-year-old Lívia's live-streamed suicide on Discord, July 22
  • Broadcast lasted ~45 minutes; girl was in Naviraí, MS
  • Operação Lívia: 5 minors detained in 5 states
  • Discord submitted a safety proposal to the AGU on August 10
  • ANPD is also conducting a parallel investigation into Discord