85% of Brazilians believe fake news can influence elections
The vast majority of Brazilians believe that the spread of Fake News can significantly impact the presidential elections to be held in October, according to a poll conducted by the Ipec Institute.
According to the poll, ‘85% of Brazilian voters believe that Fake News can impact the elections’, while 12% say it should have no impact, and 3% do not know or did not respond.
Younger voters between the ages of 16 and 24 are the most likely (91%) to say that Fake News can influence the direction of the election.
The spread of fake news and disinformation shaped the 2018 elections.
This year, the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), responsible for the smooth running of the elections, took several measures to prevent electoral fraud and signed agreements with the leading technology and social media companies.
One of the most widespread Fake News is the claim that former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-2011) would close churches if he came to power.
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