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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Facebook Approved Ads Promoting Violence in Wake of Brazil Riots

Sunday's occupation of the government buildings had been planned for at least two weeks by Bolsonaro's supporters in groups on social media messaging platforms such as Telegram and Twitter. Credit: AFP Photo

Facebook approved a series of online ads promoting violence in Brazil, days after protesters ransacked government buildings, according to a new report.

Earlier this month, thousands of supporters of Brazil’s far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the nation’s congress, supreme court, and presidential palace in an attack lasting more than three hours, Reuters said.

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