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META VERSUS CHEGA: PORTUGAL'S CHEGA PARTY THREATENS LEGAL ACTION AGAINST META
OVER 10-YEAR FACEBOOK BAN

PORTUGAL'S FAR-RIGHT CHEGA PLANS LEGAL ACTION AGAINST META FOR IMPOSING A
10-YEAR FACEBOOK BAN, ALLEGING POLITICAL CENSORSHIP.

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John Lopez, Tech Times 16 April 2024, 01:04 pm



Portugal's far-right political party, Chega, has recently announced its
intention to pursue legal action against Meta Platforms, the parent company of
Facebook, over the decision to impose a 10-year ban on the party's official
Facebook account, Reuters reports.


PORTUGAL'S FAR-RIGHT CHEGA PUSHES LEGAL ACTIONS AGAINST META

Chega, which surged in popularity during last month's snap election, quadrupling
its parliamentary representation to 50 lawmakers, finds itself at odds with Meta
over allegations of breaching community standards on the social media platform. 

According to a spokesperson for the party, Patricia Carvalho, Meta notified
Chega that its account had been restricted for 3,649 days due to violations of
community standards, without providing an opportunity for appeal within the
platform.



"This is undoubtedly political censorship. There is no other justification,"
remarked André Ventura, the leader of Chega, denouncing Meta's decision as
"absolutely incomprehensible" and an "unprecedented persecution of a political
party in Portugal." 

Chega asserts that Meta's actions infringe upon its freedom of expression and
impede its political activities.

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(PHOTO : PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

LEADER OF FAR-RIGHT WING PARTY CHEGA, ANDRE VENTURA GESTURES FOR HIS SUPPORTERS
DURING A STREET CAMPAIGN RALLY AHEAD OF PORTUGAL'S GENERAL ELECTIONS, IN LISBON,
ON JANUARY 28, 2022. - CAMPAIGNING WRAPPED UP FOR A TIGHTLY-FOUGHT WEEKEND
GENERAL ELECTION IN PORTUGAL, WITH POLLS POINTING TO A HUNG PARLIAMENT AND HUGE
GAINS BY THE FAR-RIGHT.


WHY META BANNED CHEGA ON FACEBOOK

Meta's decision appears to stem from Chega's contentious online content,
particularly regarding issues of immigration and the Roma community. The party's
anti-immigration and anti-Roma rhetoric has previously sparked accusations of
discriminatory speech. 

A recent video posted on Chega's Facebook page, addressing impunity within the
gypsy community, has been cited as a potential trigger for the account
restriction. André Ventura claims in the video that there is "brutal impunity"
with "the gypsy community in Portugal" and that "there is only one party capable
of telling the truth". 



"Your account has been restricted for 3649 days. Your account activity has
disrespected our community standards. Therefore, you cannot perform one or more
of the usual actions," Meta's message to CHEGA's official Facebook account
reads.

According to a local news outlet, the video in question was still viewable hours
after Chega's Facebook page was banned. Chega challenged the consistency of
Meta's enforcement, noting that despite the ban, the party's Facebook page
remains active, with the latest post dated just 19 hours ago. 

Additionally, Chega leader André Ventura's personal Facebook account has
reportedly faced restrictions since December, further complicating the
situation.




WHAT'S NEXT?

In response to Meta's actions, Chega is preparing to escalate the matter both
within the Portuguese Parliament and the judicial system. The party contends
that Meta's decision is not only unjust but also illegal, as it hampers the
legitimate political engagement of a significant portion of the Portuguese
electorate.

Meta's stance on content moderation has faced scrutiny globally, with recent
actions in Turkey and Canada raising concerns over its market dominance and
influence on political discourse.

Stay posted here at Tech Times.



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