Meta tells Brazil’s electoral court it treats Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday vote

Brazil's electoral court ordered Meta (which owns Facebook and Instagram) to ensure equal treatment of two political figures on its platforms ahead of an election. When Meta didn't comply, the court increased the daily fine. Meta has now told the court it is treating President Lula and opposition candidate Flávio Bolsonaro equally.

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Part of Brazil's 2026 presidential election: Lula vs. Flávio Bolsonaro

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· 4d ago

Meta tells Brazil's electoral court it gives equal treatment to Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 4d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Meta tells Brazil's electoral court it treats Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday vote

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· 4d ago

Meta tells Brazil’s electoral court it treats Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday vote

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 4d ago

Meta tells Brazil's electoral court it treats Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday vote

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 5d ago

Brazilian court orders Meta to prove Lula and Bolsonaro get equal treatment

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France 24Center· 5d ago

Brazil court orders Meta to prove it gives Lula, Bolsonaro campaign content equal treatment

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  1. Oct 19Brazilian court orders Meta to prove Lula and Bolsonaro get equal treatment
  2. Oct 20Meta tells Brazil's electoral court it treats Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday vote

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