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Lula urges rival’s exclusion from Brazil vote over Meta allegations

Brazilian President Lula has called for one of his electoral rivals to be disqualified ahead of Brazil’s vote, citing alleged interference by Meta. Lula accuses the technology company of giving favourable treatment to Flávio Bolsonaro, an allegation that Meta denies.

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Lula urges rival’s exclusion from Brazil vote over Meta allegations
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What to know

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    Lula accuses Meta of favouring Flávio Bolsonaro and wants an electoral rival disqualified.

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    Meta denies the allegation of favouritism.

Why it matters

The dispute links an allegation of favouritism by a technology company with a call to disqualify a rival ahead of Brazil’s vote.

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