Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that social media company Meta's decision to scrap its fact-checking program in the U.S. was "extremely serious," and that he would discuss the matter in a meeting with government officials.

President Lula said he will convene a meeting to discuss the new rules introduced by the multinational Meta, regarding the operation of these social networks.

( MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Brazil's government will give Meta until January 13 to explain the changes to its fact-checking program, Solicitor General Jorge Messias said on January 10.

Brazil's government will give Meta until Monday to explain the changes to its fact-checking program, Solicitor General Jorge Messias said on Friday. The move comes after the social media company scrapped its U.