Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva successfully challenged Meta Platforms at the country’s electoral court. The case centered on allegations that Meta’s algorithms exhibited bias favoring former President Jair Bolsonaro during the recent elections. Lula’s campaign argued that these algorithmic preferences, coupled with restrictions on artificial intelligence use, negatively impacted their outreach efforts. The electoral court ruled in favor of Lula, finding evidence of undue algorithmic influence. This decision underscores growing concerns about the role of social media algorithms in shaping political discourse. Meta now faces potential repercussions for its actions during the Brazilian elections and will need to address the court’s concerns regarding algorithmic transparency and fairness. The ruling may set a precedent for similar cases concerning social media influence in future elections in Brazil.