Meta staff admit Lula's Instagram was restricted while Bolsonaro's profile got boosted

Meta employees say Lula’s accounts restricted in Brazil election: Report

Internal Meta messages reviewed by Folha de S Paulo show employees acknowledging that President Lula's Instagram accounts were hurt by restrictions during Brazil's election, while the platform recommended rival Flavio Bolsonaro's profile and WhatsApp channel. Meta insists the issues were technical and already public, denying political bias. The disclosure follows a top electoral court ruling ordering Meta to treat both candidates equally ahead of the October 25 runoff, with fines of 500,000 reais per day for noncompliance.