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Renan Santos campaign suspended by TSE over social media registration delays

Renan Santos, a presidential candidate for the Missão party, has had his digital campaign suspended by TSE Minister Dias Toffoli. The decision follows allegations that the campaign failed to report 16 social media profiles within the legally required timeframe, submitting them 12 days late.

In addition to blocking internet propaganda, the ruling prohibits Santos from participating in televised, radio, or podcast debates and suspends access to the Special Campaign Financing Fund (FEFC). Toffoli noted that at least one undeclared profile with 2.4 million followers was receiving irregular algorithmic recommendation benefits, creating an imbalance in the electoral race.

In response to the ruling, Meta Platforms removed the candidate's profiles from Facebook and Instagram and excluded them from recommendation systems. TikTok and YouTube also reported suspensions of his accounts. Renan Santos has denounced the decision as an “authoritarian inflection” and “persecution,” stating his campaign will appeal the ruling to the TSE presidency.

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Aroldo Medina · Brazil · Bruno Dantas · Davi Alcolumbre · Dias Toffoli · Meta Platforms · Missão · Renan Santos · Rodrigo Pacheco · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral · Tribunal de Contas da União

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