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

The Guardian

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 Brasília is under the spotlight after experts highlighted their use by Jair Bolsonaro supporters to question the presidential election result and organise the protests. (...)

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Police confront supporters of Jair Bolsonaro as they invade Planalto Palace, in Brasília, Brazil. Photograph: Andre Borges/EPA

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