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Meta employees said Lula's accounts were hindered during Brazil election, Folha reports
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Meta confirmed in a statement that Instagram accounts of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faced restrictions during the country's election period.
- Internal communications revealed by Folha de S.Paulo show Meta employees acknowledged these hindrances to Lula's accounts.
- The platform also reportedly recommended the profile of challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his WhatsApp channel during the election.
- The revelations raise concerns about potential biases or errors in Meta's content moderation and recommendation algorithms during critical political events.
