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Meta races clock to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro
Meta extends deadline to show equal treatment of Brazil's election candidates.
In brief
Meta extends deadline to show equal treatment of Brazil's election candidates. Meta must prove it treats Lula and Bolsonaro equally in Brazil's electoral court before runoff vote. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Meta deadline extension
Meta extended its 72-hour deadline to five days for Brazil's electoral court.
“technical difficulties”
Court demands compliance
Court requires Meta to submit reports in Portuguese and restore Lula's unpaid ads by Wednesday.
Lula's complaint
Lula's campaign claims Meta reduced its reach and refused to generate images for the president.
Bolsonaro's complaint
Bolsonaro's campaign alleges Meta allowed negative ads and AI-made Lula material without labels.
Meta's response
Meta says it complies with Brazilian electoral rules but will share technical information.
“complies with Brazilian electoral rules”
What it means
Meta must prove it treats Lula and Bolsonaro equally in Brazil's electoral court before runoff vote.
