Meta denies political interference and says it is committed to equal treatment
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Meta says it complies with electoral rules and is committed to equal treatment. Its statement calls the campaign's allegations false and says many cited technical problems were not confined to Brazil or particular accounts.
“Cumprimos com as normas eleitorais e estamos comprometidos com a isonomia do uso das nossas plataformas por todos”
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Where this statement fits
Lula's campaign alleges Meta disadvantaged it; Meta cites technical errors
Lula's campaign alleges that Meta restricted its content and advertising while favoring Flavio Bolsonaro. Meta denies political interference and attributes reported problems to technical errors. Brazil's electoral court sought explanations, and U.S. lawmakers demanded equal treatment.
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Agencia Brasil quotes Meta's denial and commitment to equal treatment, alongside the campaign's allegations.
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This report quotes the company note on October 10, establishing that it predates the October 11 Agencia Brasil article.
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The electoral court asks the company to explain alleged restrictions on Lula's campaign.
After the quotation
English translation: We comply with electoral rules and are committed to equal use of our platforms by everyone. The company note was reported on October 10 and also acknowledges technical problems.
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Why this label?
The reference is alleged unequal political treatment of Lula's campaign. Meta expressly denies interference and favoritism, rather than justifying deliberate unequal treatment.
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The Dispute Index. "Meta denies political interference and says it is committed to equal treatment". First published: 2026-10-26. Last updated: 2026-10-26. https://disputeindex.com/events/6865-meta-says-it-complies-with-electoral-rules-and