Electoral court issues deadline to Meta

One week before the second round of the Brazilian presidential election on October 25, the electoral court ordered Meta to demonstrate within 24 hours that its platform treats the campaigns of current president Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro equally.

Meta faces scrutiny over campaign content

The court's action comes amid growing concerns about how social media platforms manage political content during elections, particularly in Brazil where misinformation and biased algorithms have been frequently criticized.

Lula and Bolsonaro campaigns differ in reach

Reports suggest that Lula’s campaign has been more widely shared and visible on Meta platforms compared to Bolsonaro’s, raising questions about whether the company’s algorithms favor one candidate over the other.

Meta must respond within 24 hours

Meta has been given a strict deadline to provide evidence that its platforms are not biased in how they promote or suppress political content related to the two candidates. Failure to comply could result in legal consequences.