US officials reportedly meddled in Brazil race; Meta becomes target

· Politics · Brazil · United States

Two US State Department officials led a campaign to restore the right-wing Bolsonaro clan to power in Brazil and successfully pushed for sanctions aimed at tilting the election in their favor, according to 10 current and former US officials cited by The Straits Times. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reported that Meta Platforms has emerged as a new villain in the closing stretch of Brazil's bitterly contested presidential election, as the candidates clash over living costs and graft ahead of Sunday's runoff.

Why it matters：Alleged US interference in a major democracy's election, and the role of social platforms, will shape debates over election integrity and foreign meddling.

Key points

  • Ten US officials described a State Department campaign favoring the Bolsonaro clan.
  • Sanctions were reportedly pushed to tilt the election.
  • Meta has become a target in the race's final stretch.

Sources (original reporting)

More stories from this day