Presidential election in Brazil: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro file appeals to disqualify each other, just days before the second round

In the lead-up to Brazil's presidential runoff, candidates Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are exchanging accusations. Bolsonaro's team has filed a request to disqualify Lula, alleging misuse of WhatsApp for government promotion during the election period. Lula's campaign counters with claims of algorithmic manipulation by Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Both candidates are closely matched in polls, making the election highly competitive. Meta has been given 24 hours by the electoral court to prove it is treating both candidates equally, amid ongoing concerns about its moderation practices. The election is seen as pivotal for the political landscape in Latin America, with accusations of foreign interference surfacing.