Bolsonaro irked by WhatsApp not launching new tool in Brazil until after election

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday criticized messaging platform WhatsApp for not launching in Brazil its new characteristic known as Communities till this yr’s presidential election is over.

The messaging service owned by Meta Platforms mentioned on Thursday that it’s testing the brand new software to prepare teams in bigger constructions that could possibly be utilized by workplaces or colleges.

The characteristic would convey collectively teams, which at current are capped at 256 customers.

Brazilian media reported that the characteristic wouldn’t be accessible in Brazil earlier than the election is concluded in October.

“What WhatsApp is doing all around the world is not any downside, however making an exception in Brazil is unacceptable,” Bolsonaro mentioned throughout a bike rally he led in Sao Paulo.

WhatsApp is among the messaging platforms that Bolsonaro’s supporters depend on closely to speak.

Meta declined to remark.

(Reporting by Anthony Boadle; Enhancing by Sandra Maler)