Rock in Rio and Car Wash are among the top Twitter themes in 2017

Twitter released on Tuesday (05) the topics that were featured on the platform in Brazil and the world in 2017. Among the most relevant topics in the country this year are Rock in Rio, music festival held in September, Lava- Jato, a task force of the Federal Police and the Federal Prosecutor's Office that investigates corruption cases in Brazil for over three years, and topics related to the football world, such as the news of the transfer of player Neymar Jr. to PSG, in July.

In football, the Copa Libertadores of America and player Neymar Jr. dominated thousands of conversations.

In the world of music, which is the most talked about topic on Twitter globally and in Brazil, there were awards from artists in addition to Rock in Rio. Among the awards are the Billboard Music Awards and My Nick Awards. Artists include Camila Cabello and Pabllo Vittar.

Sport and politics

In football, the Copa Libertadores of America and player Neymar Jr. dominated thousands of conversations. The transfer of the player from Barcelona to PSG has generated many conversations on the platform. In the political arena, the Car Wash attracted attention. The developments of the operation in 2017, closely monitored by the media and the population, were echoed and commented on Twitter throughout the year.

In addition, TV shows such as the Brazilian reality show "Big Brother Brazil" and the American series "Game of Thrones" stood out in the country. Globally, a tweet from a young American asking for retweets to win a year of Wendy's fast-food chain nuggets has moved the platform, as has a flood campaign for flood victims in Houston, Texas.

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Rock in Rio and Car Wash are among the top Twitter topics in 2017 via TecMundo