Politics · Brazil · 1 hr ago
Bolsonaro-aligned WhatsApp groups organized a Teleton donation boycott
WhatsApp groups supporting Bolsonaro coordinated a boycott of donations to Teleton in Brazil.
Messages sent widely urged people not to donate to the charity fundraiser.
The campaign aimed to keep Teleton from reaching R$30 million, as a way to “teach a lesson.”
Teleton is a charity marathon organized by Brazilian broadcaster SBT to raise money for AACD, an organization that assists children with disabilities.
The boycott could affect donations for AACD’s work.
SBT said it was a victim of disinformation.
WhatsApp groups supporting Bolsonaro organized a boycott of donations to Teleton, a charity broadcast promoted by SBT.
Messages circulated widely with instructions intended to keep donations from reaching the R$ 30 million target.
The reported aim was to give Teleton a “lesson.”
SBT said it was a victim of misinformation.
Teleton raises funds for AACD, an association that assists children with disabilities.
- Who
- WhatsApp groups supporting Bolsonaro organized the boycott. SBT said it was a victim of misinformation.
- What
- The groups urged people not to donate to Teleton so it would miss its R$ 30 million target.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- In WhatsApp groups; Teleton is promoted by SBT.
- Why
- The messages aimed to give Teleton a “lesson.
Bolsonaro-supporting WhatsApp groups
SBT
Aim and characterization
Bolsonaro-supporting WhatsApp groups
The messages sought to prevent Teleton from reaching its fundraising target as a “lesson.
SBT
SBT said it was a victim of misinformation.
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- Platform
- Fundraising event
- Teleton, promoted by SBT
- Target
- R$ 30 million
- Beneficiary
- AACD, an association that assists children with disabilities
- Reported aim
- Give Teleton a “lesson