Brazil's top electoral court has ordered Meta to prove it is treating President Lula and Bolsonaro equally in the election, with a potential daily fine of one million Reals ($200,000) for noncompliance. The ruling comes after Lula's campaign accused Meta of suppressing content to boost Bolsonaro ahead of the runoff election.
The court ordered Meta to ensure the same rules apply to both candidates, with a 24-hour deadline to demonstrate compliance. Meta has denied favoring one side, but previous technical errors have raised concerns. The fine was increased to one million Reals after Meta failed to show compliance with the initial order.
The debate between Lula and Bolsonaro highlighted personal attacks and political tensions, with both candidates accusing each other of corruption and betraying national sovereignty. The runoff election on October 25 is expected to be a close contest, with the outcome potentially shaping Brazil's political future.