Mmastodon WarWar first seen 7 h ago, last 42 min ago, peak #1

Facebook removes Brazilian president's pages days before election

Original: RE: https:// mastodon.social/@campuscodi/11 7353868814624656 This is an act of war. Facebook, has taken the Brazilian Pr

Facebook has taken down accounts belonging to the Brazilian president in the run-up to Brazil's election, prompting fierce backlash. Critics call the removal an act of foreign subversion against a sovereign state and are debating what a proportionate response would be. Supporters of the move argue the platform is enforcing election integrity rules, while opponents see it as interference in a democratic vote.

Why now: A major platform removing a sitting head of state's pages right before a national election raises charged questions of free speech, platform power and foreign interference.

FacebookJair BolsonaroBrazil

Open on mastodon →

Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 6 snapshots from 7 h ago to 42 min ago.

Evidence

• RE: https:// mastodon.social/@campuscodi/11 7353868814624656 This is an act of war. Facebook, has taken the Brazilian President off the internet in the days before the Brazilian election. An Act of War. A foreign subversion of a sovereign state. No idea what a proportional… · kevinrns@mstdn.social · 132

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/390463