ELECTORAL COMPLAINT LULA
Meta employees confirm in internal communications of alleged bias against Lula in Brazilian elections, reports newspaper
Meta's employees confirmed in an internal communication that the company had restricited Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s accounts during the Brazilian elections. The development followed Brazil's top electoral court ruling that the tech company must ensure equal treatment of the presidential candidates ahead of the October 25 runoff elections. The ruling had come after Lula filed a complaint accusing Meta of restrictions in favour of opposition candidate Flavio Bolsonaro.
In Brazil, frustration over cost of living undermines Lula's reelection bid
Kleyton Zacarioto, a butcher, expresses frustration with high food prices impacting household budgets ahead of elections. Incumbent President Lula highlights improving economic indicators like falling unemployment amidst voter dissatisfaction. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro argues that the economy has worsened, stating that families are financially strained. Lula's recent measures to boost disposable income have had little effect on voter sentiment.
EC asks parties not to use derogatory words for persons with disabilities in political discourse
The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties to avoid using derogatory language for persons with disabilities in public discourse, as it can be seen as an affront to them. The EC warns that the foundation of democracy lies in the representation of all communities in the electoral process. Common examples of ableist language include words like dumb, retarded, blind, deaf, and lame.
