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The Brazilian left’s quest to ‘tame’ Meta: A narrative of denouncement and resistance

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Briefings

Brazilian civil society and left-wing activists launched a campaign to challenge Meta's alleged shadow-banning during the October 2026 presidential election. The initiative, centered on the site naosemeta.com.br, mobilized over 100,000 followers to demand digital sovereignty and expose alleged algorithmic bias favoring far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro. A protest was held on October 19, 2026, in front of Meta's offices in Brazil, with participants demanding transparency and respect for Brazil's digital sovereignty. The campaign included a petition to the Superior Electoral Court and coordinated social media efforts to amplify Lula's messaging, though specific metrics on petition sign-ups remain unverified.

Key points

• In October 2026, a coalition of Brazilian civil society organizations launched naosemeta.com.br to denounce alleged Meta shadow-banning during the presidential election.
• The campaign mobilized over 100,000 followers to demand digital sovereignty and expose alleged algorithmic bias favoring far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

Context

This story covers the October 2026 Brazilian presidential election, where internet rights advocates challenged Meta's alleged shadow-banning practices. The narrative highlights the tension between Brazil's digital sovereignty and foreign influence, specifically the relationship between U.S. President Trump and Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, which led to the campaign's formation.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the October 2026 campaign timeline and the existence of the naosemeta.com.br site. Specific metrics on petition sign-ups, the number of protesters, and the extent of social media amplification remain unverified. The source does not provide data on the effectiveness of the campaign or the specific number of people affected by alleged shadow-banning.

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