Elon Musk's X Exits Brazil Over Censorship Orders from Judge Alexandre de Moraes
Elon Musk's X Withdraws from Brazil
Elon Musk announced on Saturday that the social media platform X would close its operations in Brazil “effective immediately” due to what it termed “censorship orders” from Brazilian Judge Alexandre de Moraes. This surprising move comes after Moraes ordered X to block certain accounts while investigating misinformation and hate speech.
Legal Threats and Censorship Concerns
X claims that Judge Moraes secretly threatened one of its legal representatives with arrest if the platform did not comply with the directives to take down certain content. This incident raises alarm bells about the potential implications for free speech and the extent of government intervention in digital platforms.
- The Brazilian Supreme Court, where Moraes serves, has yet to respond to requests for comment.
- This event underscores the ongoing tensions between social media companies and regulatory bodies.
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