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.

Sousveillance is the practice of recording or observing individuals or groups from a lower position of power, often in a way that is not authorized by the individuals being observed. This can be done using various technologies, such as cameras, drones, or wearable devices. Sousveillance is seen as a means of countering the traditional top-down power dynamics of surveillance, where those in power observe and control those below them. It can be used for a range of purposes, including social commentary, documentation, and activism. Examples of sousveillance include the use of dash cams in cars to record interactions with police, and the use of wearable cameras to document police brutality. The concept of sousveillance is closely related to the concept of 'counter-surveillance'.