Meta to Remove Facebook Posts That Defend Breach of Government Buildings in Brazil

Protesters, many of whom support Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro, surround several governmental buildings as they are confronted by security forces in Brasilia on Jan. 8, 2023. Ton Molina/AFP via Getty Images

Facebook owner Meta announced on Monday that it will start to remove and block content that “supports or praises” the Jan. 8. breach of government buildings in Brasília, the capital of Brazil.

Since the outcome of the country’s national election on Oct. 30, 2022, mass protests have been held by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro who doubt the authenticity of the results.