Pramila Jayapal rejects reported unequal treatment of Brazil's candidates
Pramila JayapalU.S. representative for Washington's 7th District
Jayapal and Sanders ask Meta for explanations and immediate equal treatment after reports of restrictions affecting Lula's campaign. Their criticism covers deliberate and inadvertent favoritism.
“it is unacceptable for any social media platform to favor one political candidate or party over another, whether deliberately or inadvertently”
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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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The lawmakers criticize reported unequal treatment and request explanations before the Brazilian runoff.
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The joint letter cites reports of restrictions on Lula's advertising and amplification of his opponent's content.
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The lawmakers seek clarification of Meta's measures and do not claim to have proved intent or an effect on the election result.
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The reference is the reported unequal treatment of the campaign. Jayapal directly criticizes that conduct while requesting evidence and corrective action.
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