Lula's campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonoro from Brazil presidential vote over Meta 'interference'
Summary
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign plans to ask the country’s top election court to disqualify his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, due to alleged interference by Meta, the company that owns Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Lula’s team claims Meta used its algorithms to hide their content and help Bolsonaro in the presidential race ahead of the runoff election.Key Facts
- Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil’s president.
- Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, received 47% of the vote in the first round; Lula got 45%.
- Lula’s campaign says Meta manipulated its algorithms to reduce Lula’s visibility online and favor Bolsonaro.
- Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court ordered Meta to treat both campaigns equally and threatened fines if it fails.
- Meta denies favoring either candidate and says some of Lula’s ads were mistakenly blocked due to technical errors.
- Lula supporters protested at Meta’s Sao Paulo office, demanding the company stop interfering in Brazil.
- Lula also accused the U.S. government of supporting Bolsonaro in the elections.
- U.S. President Donald Trump praised Bolsonaro’s first-round performance but has not officially endorsed him.
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