President Lula and his challenger Flávio Bolsonaro have both filed requests to disqualify each other, citing alleged interference from Meta platforms.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants his rival Flávio Bolsonaro disqualified from the upcoming election. His campaign filed a formal request with Brazil's top electoral court this Wednesday.
Also, the current president accuses Meta of unfair behavior. He claims the tech company limited his content to help Bolsonaro’s campaign reach more voters.
Next, Flávio Bolsonaro responded with his own legal filing. He asked the court to disqualify Lula for the mass distribution of government messages on WhatsApp.
However, Meta officials deny these accusations of bias. The company insists it treats all political campaigns with equal fairness on its platforms.
Meanwhile, experts from the United Nations expressed concerns about this situation. They noted reports of differences in how each campaign reaches its online audience.
After that, the UN report urged Meta to ensure a level playing field. It highlighted issues like temporary account interruptions and restricted post engagement for some users.
Still, Meta continues to reject claims that it favors one candidate. The company promises to follow all court orders to maintain neutrality during the voting process.
Then, supporters of Lula gathered outside a Meta office in São Paulo. They protested against what they called interference in the national democratic process.
Finally, voters will head to the polls this Sunday for the final round. Opinion polls show the race remains extremely close for both candidates.
As a result, the nation prepares for a tight contest. Brazil has 159 million registered voters who will decide the country's next leader.