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"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 with direct knowledge of the matter."

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/inside-trump-administration-campaign-return-brazils-bolsonaro-clan-power-2026-10-24/
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With pic - People hold up a portrait of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during the closing presidential campaign rally of his son Flavio Bolsonaro, from the Liberal Party (PL), ahead of the presidential runoff, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 24, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
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"Research published Friday shows that Instagram is “actively boosting” Bolsonaro and conservative content in the days ahead of the country’s high-stakes runoff election."

https://www.commondreams.org/news/meta-algorithm-brazil-election?share_id=10135526
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Common DreamsResearch Shows Meta Algorithm 'Actively Boosting' Bolsonaro Ahead of Brazil Election | Common Dreams"Meta is interfering in Brazil’s elections in plain sight—boosting Bolsonaro and suppressing Lula content."
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