# Why social media has become an election issue in Brazil’s presidential race

https://mins.news/en/item/109951

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-21 18:14 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/21/why-social-media-has-become-an-election-issue-in-brazils-presidential-race?traffic_source=rss

> As Brazil’s presidential contest enters its final days, critics have accused Meta of suppressing President Lula’s campaign content and favouring material promoting Bolsonaro. Rising political ad spending on Meta and voters’ growing reliance on online news have intensified questions about whether candidates face a level digital playing field.

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