CADE 264th Session Starts, Two Processes on Agenda
Summary
The Tribunal of Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) commenced the 264th Ordinary Judgment Session on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The session marks the first presided over by interim president Diogo Thomson, who assumed the position on April 12. Two proceedings are scheduled for deliberation: an administrative process for incidental procedural sanctions against WhatsApp LLC and Facebook Serviços Online do Brasil Ltda, and an administrative inquiry into Google Inc. and Google Brasil Internet Ltda.
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CADE has announced the agenda for its 264th Ordinary Judgment Session, featuring two proceedings. The first is an Administrative Process for Imposition of Incidental Procedural Sanctions involving WhatsApp LLC and Facebook Serviços Online do Brasil Ltda, assigned to Commissioner Carlos Jacques. The second is an Administrative Inquiry into Google Inc. and Google Brasil Internet Ltda, with President Gustavo Augusto as rapporteur and Commissioner Camila Cabral requesting a Vista (deferred vote). These proceedings reflect CADE's ongoing antitrust oversight of major technology platforms in Brazil.
Technology companies operating in Brazil, particularly social media and digital platform providers, should monitor CADE's session outcomes. The inclusion of WhatsApp LLC, Facebook Serviços Online do Brasil Ltda, and Google Inc. on CADE's agenda indicates continued regulatory scrutiny of digital market competition dynamics. Companies with similar market positions should review their compliance programs against Brazilian antitrust standards.
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ASSISTA!
Tem início a 264ª sessão de julgamento do Cade
Dois processos estão na pauta de votação Compartilhe: Publicado em 23/04/2026 10h16 Atualizado em 23/04/2026 10h18
O Tribunal do Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (Cade) deu início à 264 ª Sessão Ordinária de Julgamento nesta quinta-feira (23). Três processos estão na pauta de votação. Acompanhe as discussões pelo YouTube.
Esta será a primeira sessão comandada pelo novo presidente interino da autarquia, Diogo Thomson, que assumiu o cargo no último dia 12 de abril.
Confira a pauta de julgamento:
1. Processo Administrativo para Imposição de Sanções Processuais Incidentais nº 08700.002556/2026-01
Interessadas: Whatsapp LLC e Facebook Serviços Online do Brasil Ltda.
Relator: conselheiro Carlos Jacques
2. Inquérito Administrativo nº 08700.003498/2019-03
Representados: Google Inc. e Google Brasil Internet Ltda.
Relator: presidente Gustavo Augusto
Voto - Vista: conselheira Camila Cabral
Categoria Comunicações e Transparência Pública
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