Meta Blocks President Lula's Facebook Page, Campaign Ads 2 Weeks from Election

Meta has blocked the Facebook page and removed campaign ads of Brazilian President Lula da Silva two weeks before the presidential election. The move was made due to 'violations of the company's policies.' Lula's campaign team claims the block is 'politically motivated' and 'an attempt to influence the election.' Meta's policies prohibit using Facebook and Instagram to announce or coordinate election results. This is not the first time Meta has taken action against Lula's campaign - in 2021, the company blocked his Facebook page for a day due to concerns about misinformation. Lula's campaign has been active on Instagram, but the platform's policies are largely the same as Facebook's.