Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
Brazil’s Antitrust Watchdog CADE Launches Investigation Into WhatsApp Business Tools
Brazil's antitrust authority, CADE, has opened an investigation into Meta regarding its WhatsApp Business API and cloud hosting services. The regulator is examining whether the platform’s data-sharing practices and pricing structures create unfair advantages that stifle competition in the digital messaging market. This probe follows complaints from local competitors and underscores the increasing global regulatory pressure on Meta.
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