Bernie Sanders and Democratic lawmakers demand answers from Meta over alleged favoritism toward Bolsonaro in Brazil election

Independent Senator Bernie Sanders and 12 Democratic lawmakers have requested explanations from Meta regarding alleged bias in favor of Brazilian President Flávio Bolsonaro during the election campaign against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. They expressed concerns over reports that Meta's platforms have suppressed Lula's campaign content while promoting Bolsonaro's. The lawmakers questioned whether these actions were part of a broader strategy influenced by Trump’s administration. Complaints from Lula's campaign highlighted issues such as reduced visibility for his profiles and biased AI behavior. Brazil's Electoral Court has called for Meta to ensure equal treatment of both candidates, while Lula's team has escalated the matter to international organizations.