🇧🇷 Lula Targets Meta Before Vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his allies are accusing Meta of helping his right-wing rival ahead of a narrow presidential election, according to the New York Times. The dispute centers on claims that the platform is giving Lula’s opponent an advantage as the vote approaches.

When a major election is this tight, information control becomes its own battleground. The accusation points to a deeper vulnerability in Brazil: political legitimacy can hinge on opaque digital platforms, while state institutions struggle to project authority without looking like they are managing the narrative.

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