Meta was at once the stage of the campaigns, the defendant in an interference case and the referee of a channel that helped swing the race, writes James Gürgen.
Meta Denies Accusation of Anti-Lula Political Bias in Brazil After Electoral Court Ruling
Tech giant Meta has denied accusations it has acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign
Brazil's Lula accuses social media giant Meta of election interference amid tight run-off campaign
Social media platform Meta has 48 hours to respond to claims by Brazil's leftwing candidate and incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign accusing the tech platform of blocking content…
Brazil’s Lula wins electoral court challenge against Meta for alleged pro-Bolsonaro algorithm bias
A judge of Brazil’s top electoral court ruled on Thursday in favor of the campaign of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who earlier filed a complaint against Meta.
Présidentielle au Brésil : l'équipe de Lula accuse Meta d'"interférences" dans la campagne
L'équipe de campagne de Lula, président sortant du Brésil et candidat à sa réélection, a accusé samedi Meta, maison mère de Facebook, WhatsApp et Instagram, d'"interférences" en bloquant ses contenus.…
Meta Blocks President Lula’s Facebook Page and Campaign Ads
The page is now back online, but Lula's electoral coalition says Meta's actions harmed the president’s campaign.
Whistleblower exposes Meta, Bolsonaro, and Cerimedo election meddling partnership
On Mexican TV, assassination target of jailed disinformation merchant Fernando Cerimedo explains how he worked with the Bolsonaros and Meta to reduce Lula’s visibility on its platforms.
Meta acknowledges the reduced reach of Lula’s profiles
The company, which controls WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, claims that “technical issues” affected the reach of Lula’s presidential campaign, and rejects accusations of favoring Flávio Bolsonaro.
META must protect political expression and guarantee effective remedy during Brazil elections: UN experts
GENEVA – Reports of restrictions on legitimate political expression on Meta platforms during Brazil’s elections raise concerns for freedom of expression, association, political participation and equal treatment of political viewpoints, UN experts* said today.“Online platforms are key actors in democratic debate. Preventing people from speaking or reaching audiences without explanation affects who is heard,” the experts said.
Meta Employees Said Lula's Accounts Were Hindered During Brazil Election, Folha Reports
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Brazil election: How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn race around
Millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that helped to transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.
Why did Meta Change its Moderation System Before Brazil’s Elections?
A Meta Brasil worker tells of mass content moderator layoffs and their replacement with AI during the lead up to Brazil’s 2026 presidential elections.
Why did Meta change its moderation system before Brazil’s elections?
A Meta Brasil worker tells of mass content moderator layoffs and their replacement with AI during the lead up to Brazil’s 2026 presidential elections.
De Olho na Meta — Eleições no Brasil
Notícias, documentos e respostas sobre a Meta, suas plataformas e suas relações com as eleições no Brasil.
Seu algorítimo está estranho? O movimento sigiloso da Meta no Brasil feito justamente em período eleitoral - Laís Gouveia - Brasil 247
Um trabalhador da Meta Brasil confirma movimentação da empresa que pode intensificar a alteração de algorítimos
Lula’s Win Signals Fight to Regulate Social Media Will Escalate in Brazil
Social media regulation will be a high priority for Lula after an election where Big Tech's influence was on trial, says Tech Policy Press fellow Tatiana Dias.
As novidades do WhatsApp que a Meta não te contou
A Meta realizou nesta semana, no Brasil, a versão local do Meta Conversations, evento global em que a empresa apresenta novidades no WhatsApp para empresas. Lá fora, o destaque foi o “Business Agent”…
