Lula's campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonoro from Brazil presidential vote over Meta 'interference'
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign is preparing to request the annulment of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy over alleged social…
France 24 reports: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign is preparing to request the annulment of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy over alleged social media interference from US tech giant Meta as Brazil’s presidential race intensifies ahead of Sunday’s runoff.
The petition that will be submitted to the country's top electoral court claims "algorithmic manipulation" by Meta to suppress Lula's campaign content and boost Bolsonaro.
This politics story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Meta, Bolsonoro and President Luiz Inácio Lula.
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- Brazil · Americas
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- Meta, Bolsonoro, President Luiz Inácio Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro
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- Politics
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