# Meta content moderation controversies in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/meta-content-moderation-controversies-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-25T17:01:00.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

Meta has faced scrutiny in Brazil following the suspension or deactivation of Instagram profiles linked to controversial religious and political content.

In late September 2026, Meta temporarily suspended the ‘Revelando Brasil’ profile after it released a documentary episode featuring comedian Fábio Porchat. The episode investigated alleged connections between Banco Master, the Lagoinha Baptist Church, and various politicians. While Meta initially cited violations of platform standards, the company later restored the account and apologized for the ‘inconvenience’ after an internal review. Porchat defended the content as a collection of facts reported by the press.

Shortly after, Meta deactivated the Instagram account of Igreja Alternativa, a church in Piracicaba. The action followed the viral spread of a sermon by Pastor Rodolfo Capler, in which he criticized certain segments of the evangelical community for their political loyalty to former President Jair Bolsonaro. Meta cited violations of community standards regarding ‘account integrity,’ though the church maintained that no specific content was identified as the cause.

## Claims

- Meta deactivated the Instagram profile of Igreja Alternativa, citing a violation of community standards related to 'account integrity'. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The church stated that the sermon did not attack Bolsonaro voters or defend the left or President Lula. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The viral video reached over 70,000 people within approximately 48 hours. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Pastor Rodolfo Capler described the political alliance between certain evangelical leaders and Jair Bolsonaro as an 'abomination' and 'anti-evangelical'. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Capler stated that an evangelical Christian cannot defend a military dictatorship. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A new Instagram profile created by the church has already faced restrictions on sending links and responding to messages. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Meta deactivates Igreja Alternativa Instagram profile after viral sermon

Meta deactivated the Instagram account of Brazil's Igreja Alternativa after a viral sermon by Pastor Rodolfo Capler criticized the political alliance between evangelical leaders and Jair Bolsonaro.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meta-deactivates-igreja-alternativa-instagram-profile-after-viral-sermon

### 2026-09-23: Meta restores Instagram profile of Porchat documentary series after temporary suspension

Meta suspended and later restored the Instagram profile 'Revelando Brasil' after it published a documentary by Fábio Porchat investigating links between Banco Master, the Lagoinha Baptist Church, and Brazilian-

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meta-removes-instagram-profile-of-revelando-documentary-series

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