{
  "id": 13504503,
  "title": "Lula Campaign Accuses Meta of Bias 15 Days Before Vote",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/lula-campaign-accuses-meta-of-bias-15-days-before-vote",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T18:27:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/brazil-lula-campaign-meta-interference-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil's presidential runoff on 25 October 15 days away, saw Lula's campaign accuse Meta of bias. The leftist candidate's re-election team blamed the US tech giant for limiting Lula's campaign content, ahead of the vote. Meta rejected the claim, stating it had no impact on the outcome. Claims of Meta's interference emerged after Lula's profile was reportedly unable to boost content on Instagram, and advertising accounts went offline. The campaign alleged this digital strategy was part of an attempt to favour Flavio Bolsonaro, Lula's conservative rival. Meta countered by saying it complies with electoral rules and offers equal platform use. The dispute adds tension to an already close race; Lula leads in polls but faces a possible advantage for Bolsonaro through alleged Meta bias.",
  "summary": "Brazil's Lula campaign says Meta blocked his Instagram boosts and cut his reach to favour Flávio Bolsonaro, and it will take the case to the electoral court. The post Lula Campaign Accuses Meta of Bias 15 Days Before Vote appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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