US lawmakers press Zuckerberg over Meta’s role in Brazil’s runoff
Lula’s campaign wants Flávio Bolsonaro’s ticket disqualified, saying Meta tilted Brazil’s election in his favour. Meta denies it and says reach depends on engagement, such as shares and views, not favouritism.
Via TNW | Politics
Senator Bernie Sanders and 12 House Democrats have told Mark Zuckerberg it is “unacceptable” for a platform to favour one candidate. Their letter, sent on Thursday, asks Meta to explain its role in Brazil’s presidential race. The runoff is on Sunday.
The vote pits President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula’s campaign says Meta’s platforms favoured his rival. Meta denies it. Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has already ordered the company to treat both campaigns equally.
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