Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed concerns regarding Meta's decision to discontinue its fact-checking program in the U.S., labeling it as "extremely serious."
Lula plans to address the Meta issue in an upcoming meeting with government officials.
He emphasized the importance of holding digital communication to the same standards of responsibility as traditional media.
Brazilian prosecutors are demanding clarification from Meta on whether changes to the fact-checking program apply to Brazil.
Justice Alexandre de Moraes highlighted that tech companies must follow local laws to operate in Brazil, amid ongoing investigations into misinformation and online violence.