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Meta restricts Lula campaign advertising on Facebook

Meta temporarily disabled the Facebook advertising account used by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's presidential campaign approximately ten days before the first round of the Brazilian elections. The platform stated that certain activities did not follow its rules, though it did not provide specific details regarding the violation.

The Lula campaign and the Workers' Party (PT) filed an immediate appeal, characterizing the restriction as unilateral and unjustified. While the advertising account was restored on the same day, the campaign is still seeking a formal explanation from Meta regarding the cause and duration of the block. Legal representatives for the campaign have indicated they may escalate the matter to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) if satisfactory answers are not provided.

This incident has intensified political debates in Brazil concerning the influence of American technology companies and the ongoing discussions regarding the regulation of big tech platforms. Allies of the president have suggested the move could favor political opponents, occurring amidst broader tensions between the Brazilian government and major digital platforms.

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