Politics · Brazil · 4 hrs ago
Brazilian prosecutors ask Meta for election-period safeguards
Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office asked Meta to act urgently on Wednesday.
The request concerns Meta’s social networks during the election period.
Prosecutors called for more transparency and protection for freedom of the press.
These measures relate to how the platforms are managed during elections.
Meta had not responded when asked for comment.
The request does not specify what steps Meta should take or what happens next.
Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office asked Meta to take urgent measures during the election period.
The requested measures concern transparency and protection of press freedom on social networks.
The request was made on Wednesday, October 21.
Meta had not responded when contacted by UOL.
- Who
- Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) asked Meta to act.
- What
- It requested urgent measures on transparency and protection of press freedom on social networks.
- When
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
- Where
- On social networks during the election period; a specific location is not stated.
- Why
- To promote transparency and protect press freedom during the election period.
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- Requester
- Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF)
- Recipient
- Meta
- Request date
- October 21, 2026
- Requested measures
- Urgent transparency and press-freedom protections on social networks during the election period