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Explainin Brazil Podcast #8: Fake news in Brazil

Skewed facts are probably a well-established part of the agenda in any election campaign. But there’s no denying that social media has accelerated misinformation’s speed and extended its reach. Brazil has 122 million Facebook users, making it the social media giant’s third largest market. More: https://goo.gl/7QbDHE

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