‘Monstrous Corporations’: Lula Accuses US’ Big Tech of Meddling in Brazil’s Election, Signals Tougher Regulations

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has accused US' “monstrous corporations” of trying to interfere his country’s democracy, and his new government may now push for tougher rules on social media platforms. Lula won a runoff on Sunday, but his rival is refusing to accept the result.

Speaking after the results came in, Lula said his side had to overcome “outside interference through digital platforms.” He argued that giant American companies earn millions, pay no taxes and still try to influence who runs the country. "We cannot allow monstrous corporations to make millions, pay no taxes and try to steer this country’s election results," Lula declared.

His campaign pointed at Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. It claimed the company tilted its platforms toward Flávio Bolsonaro in the last days of the race. According to the campaign, search results pushed progressive activists down, videos critical of Bolsonaro were taken off without explanation, and posts supporting Lula reached fewer people.

Meta denied favoring anyone. It blamed 'technical glitches' and 'mistakes' in its AI safeguards, and claimed the problems “affected campaigns across different political spectrums” during Brazil’s 2026 elections.

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