# Lula campaign seeks Bolsonaro’s disqualification over alleged Meta restrictions

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/lula-says-rival-should-be-disqualified-over-alleged-meta-interference-ahead-of-brazil-vote/
- Published: 2026-10-22T17:01:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T17:23:09+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6pwgve2lk5go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Lula seeks an investigation into alleged Meta interference.
- Bolsonaro accuses the government of using WhatsApp to promote Lula.
- UN experts cite concerns as Brazil prepares for a close run-off.

## Summary

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign has asked the country’s top electoral court to investigate rival Flávio Bolsonaro over alleged Meta interference before Sunday’s run-off. The dispute matters because both campaigns accuse the other of unfairly using social media to reach voters, while the election is expected to be close.

Lula’s petition alleges Meta restricted content linked to his campaign and seeks to make Bolsonaro and his running mate ineligible to stand for eight years after the 2026 election. Bolsonaro has filed a counter-petition, alleging government messages on WhatsApp promoted Lula’s social programmes; Meta denies favouring either side and says it will follow court orders. UN experts have raised concerns about reported differences in reach and account access, as 159 million registered voters prepare to choose between the candidates.

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