Brazil’s government filed a lawsuit against the chat platform Discord on Wednesday, seeking $97 million in damages for alleged failures to protect children and adolescent users. The complaint, filed in the Superior Court of Justice, argues that Discord did not comply with Brazilian regulations designed to safeguard minors online. The action follows unsuccessful negotiations between the government and Discord, which the Ministry of Justice said did not meet required safety standards. The case stems from a July 22 incident in Mato Grosso do Sul in which a 13‑year‑old girl died after being pressured during a livestream to harm herself. Five individuals, including four teenagers and an adult, have been arrested in connection with that incident. In response, Brazil’s National Data Protection Agency ordered Discord to suspend its livestream service on August 12 and imposed a separate $30 million fine on TikTok for child privacy violations. Discord, which reports about 90 million daily active users, said it would discontinue livestreaming and implement measures to make the platform safer for teenagers. The government’s statement said the platform continues to exhibit weaknesses in age verification and user protection mechanisms. Discord’s legal team characterized the lawsuit as excessively harsh and disputed claims of non‑compliance with local law. The lawsuit seeks compensation for collective moral damages and aims to compel Discord to adopt effective protective measures for minors. The matter remains unresolved as the court reviews the evidence and arguments presented by both parties.