Pro-Bolsonaro violence: experts highlight role of social media platforms

Sunday's insurrection by supporters of far-right ex-president was organised first on private messaging networks, experts say

The role of social media platforms and messaging apps in Sunday's political violence in Brasilia is under the spotlight after experts highlighted their use by Jair Bolsonaro supporters to question the presidential election result and organise the protests.

Facebook and Instagram's owner, Meta, has said it will take down content that praises the storming of government buildings in Brazil's capital, amid claims that tech firms had not done enough to head off the attacks or quell disinformation.