How Social Media Impacted Bolsanaro's Win in Brazil

The transcript discusses the prevalence of misinformation in political news, particularly on encrypted platforms like WhatsApp in Brazil. It highlights the challenges of combating misinformation during elections and the role of social media in influencing political outcomes. The discussion also covers the balance between political rhetoric and actual policy proposals, with a focus on Bolsonaro's campaign. Efforts to address misinformation through fact-checking initiatives are also explored.

How did social media influence Bolsonaro's rise to power according to the discussion?

What methodologies are being used to combat misinformation as mentioned in the text?

What was the ratio of debunked fake articles during the last weekend of the election in Brazil?