Brazil fines Facebook $1.3 million for failing to comply with court orders during election

Brazil's electoral court imposed a fine of $1.3 million on Facebook for non-compliance with court orders. The ruling came after allegations of political bias during the presidential election runoff. Facebook was accused of treating content from candidates differently. The court found no evidence of intent to influence the election outcome.

The fine was a result of Facebook's incomplete or delayed fulfillment of court orders. The company had submitted statements and documents but failed to fully comply. The court's decision was unanimous, with Justice Marco Aurélio Bellizze stating that compelling evidence was required. Facebook denied accusations of bias, citing technical glitches and anti-fraud measures.

The presidential election runoff saw Lula win by over 4.4 million votes, a significant turnaround from the first round. Lula's campaign had filed a lawsuit against Facebook, alleging biased algorithms and AI restrictions. The court's fine relates to Facebook's conduct in relation to the court order, including delays and incomplete information.