Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain changes to fact-checking program


People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms during a conference in Mumbai India September 20 2023. REUTERSFrancis MascarenhasFile photo

People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File photo

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's government will give Meta until Monday to explain the changes to its fact-checking program, Solicitor General Jorge Messias said on Friday.

The move comes after the social media company scrapped its U.S. fact-checking program and reduced curbs on discussions around topics such as immigration and gender identity.


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