# Brazil’s Lula wins court challenge against Meta

> Brazil’s Lula wins court order to fix Meta’s algorithm bias ahead of presidential runoff.
- Title: Brazil’s Lula wins court challenge against Meta · Seattletimes
- Summary: Brazil’s Lula wins court order to fix Meta’s algorithm bias ahead of presidential runoff. Brazil’s electoral court ordered Meta to stop favoring Bolsonaro’s…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/brazils-lula-challenges-meta-at-electoral-court-for-alleged-algorithmic-bias-and-ai-restrictions
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## Brazil’s top electoral court rules
A judge ordered Meta to ensure equal treatment of presidential candidates ahead of Oct 25 runoff.
## Lula accuses Meta of algorithm bias
Lula’s campaign claims Meta unfairly boosted Bolsonaro’s posts and reduced Lula’s reach on social media.
## Meta faces $98,000 daily fine
Meta must pay 500,000 reais ($98,000) per day if it fails to fix algorithm bias by Oct 25.
## Bolsonaro’s campaign gains visibility
Bolsonaro’s accounts reportedly receive more views than global celebrities due to Meta’s algorithm.
## Meta claims compliance with rules
Meta says it follows Brazil’s electoral regulations and has technical glitches affecting accounts beyond Brazil.
## Court orders immediate action
Lula’s campaign wants Meta to double reach for Lula’s content to fix the bias by Oct 25 runoff.
## Key takeaway

Brazil’s electoral court ordered Meta to stop favoring Bolsonaro’s campaign on social media platforms.