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Heres how Fb discovered disinformation networks tied to Bolsonaro and Roger Stone

Fb has taken down 4 disinformation networks targeted on home politics. Here is how they operated, in response to analyses by Graphika and DFRLab.
Facebook has taken down four disinformation networks focused on domestic politics. Here's how they operated, according to analyses by Graphika and DFRLab.

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